2001 HONDA Accord

transmission is terrible

I clear coat and paint peeling on hood, trunk, and top

I\\\\\\\'m having safety issues with V6 automatic torque converter. I cannot safely get across busy streets without my car not wanting to engaged from first to second gear. This is a known issue with these models.

Thank you

Transmission failure. Had to replace out-of-pocket.

Engine would rev up when accelerator depressed, however car would barely move. Repair shop diagnosed as failed torque converter.

original owner vehicle and transmission failed at 110000 miles. dealership and American Honda refused to offer in help.

When my Honda-certified mechanic did the 105,000 service he determined that the transmission may be failing. The transmission fluid was dark. Changing the fluid did not improve performance.

The car has been downshifting oddly for about 10,000 miles. If I am coasting the car will seem to lurch as it stops. If I try to accelerate before the stop the car jerks, as if I popped the clutch on a manual shift. I had my mechanic check it and he is reasonably sure the transmission is failing.

AAMCO will run a diagnostic for $100-200 and if a repair is possible that could cost $700 or more. Estimates for a rebuilt transmission range from $2,900 at AAMCO to $3,100 from my mechanic.

I find a number of Websites on line that mention problems with this model Honda and others with the same transmission. In reading these articles I get the feeling that Honda is aware of the problem and not doing much about it.

At this point I will likely have to replace a care that is in otherwise good condition. The cost to replace the transmission is probably more than the car is worth.

The only other problems this car has had was a failed wheel bearing. Also, the cast wheels tend to corrode, causing tires to lose pressure. I have had to replace two sets of high quality times prematurely because as they aged the rubber did not seal against the rims. Goodyear did a full service of the rims (at no cost to me) yet their tires started going flat from time to time after that. One of my 5 month old Firestone tires went flat last week for the same reason. Firestone serviced the rim but that is only a temporary fix.

I first reported this sudden acceleration incident on or about 8/10/2002 reported it to the NHTSA. CAS, the CA BBB, Gov. Gray Davis, Mr. Koichi Amemiya, CEO, American Honda (through Planet Feedback) Mr. John O\’Dell, Los Angeles Times-who had just written an article on “unexpected gear shift in Hondas” and of course the Honda dealer from where I leased my car. This was a 2001 Honda Accord EX leased on 7/9/01 and crashed on 7/29/02 with only 8,700 miles on it. I was very slowly pulling into a parking space, with my foot on the brake,behind an original Volkswagen “Bug”. Suddenly my 2001 Honda accelerated and slammed into the Volkswagen. I stomped on the brakes, nothing happened. I pulled the emergency brake, nothing happened and then I threw it into reverse and nothing happened! All the while I was maneuvering the Honda away from the Volkswagen and out into the street where it continued to accelerate up a hill. Finally, my pilot training came back to me and I turned off the ignition to get it to stop. It was towed to a Honda dealer who, after a cursory look, told me there was nothing wrong with the car and that he could not reproduce the “sudden acceleration” in the shop. A quick look on the Internet at that time showed me over 30 cases of this defect on Hondas with resulting fatalities in some cases. The Volkswagen had extensive damage and the Honda a goodly amount. I was held fully responsible for the accident by my insurance company and I’m very angry about it. Since I posted my complaint on the Internet, I have received many, many complaints of the same problem and have saved only a few of them, but I would be happy to share them with you.

Paint or clear coat peeling off entire surface of car.

Transmission failure while pulling into traffic, close call accident averted by defensive maneuvers by two vehicles. Request for assistance to Honda America denied. Vehicle was one covered by a Honda America extended warranty as the result of a class action lawsuit. Although mi. was still below extended warranty limit time limit was expired and Honda denied any assistance.

The transmission has already been replaced once via recall. It is now beginning to fail again. We are going to sell the car for parts since it isn’t worth replacing the transmission for $3k on a $4,500 car.

The car also won’t start when it has been sitting in the heat. Research online says that this is due to the main relay being stuck.

Transmission started slipping and failing at 91,000 and Zimbrick Honda pretended to not know about recalls

Transmission slips when car is placed in reverse. After research, this was a Honda recall which we were never notified of, even though the car has only been serviced at the dealership where it was purchased.

Transmission need to be replaced…have not decided if we will have the repair done due to the cost.

Transmission failure

The clear coat began turning grey and coming off the black car until now about half the trunk, roof and hood look matt grey. It looks like I went through some strange sandstorm that scoured the paint.

the car does very hard shifts. has gotten to the point I need to replace the transmission

Purchased car used March, 2012 paint peeling little bit about the size of apple on top. It is now 2 yrs later the whole top, driver side top of front and back door, and trunk area. Car is dark green I see other dark green Accords with the same problem more than any color for some reason. I know the car is old but I also see other makes of cars everywhere that are older and look ten times better

My check engine light came on and the computer scanner said that there is a transmission issue. So far there are no obvious symptoms (except the check engine light), but I don’t want to be driving and have the car fail on me. I will have to take it in to be checked out for 4 hours to test the fluid and the connections. My mechanic told me that to rebuild the transmission would cost me upwards of $2,000. He will know better after he can poke around in detail. I don’t have that kind of money to put into a low mileage car that should have lasted much longer.

I now hear grinding in what I suspect is the torque converter or transmission. I checked and the cost is too much to fix. Car is sidelined.

I cant afford to get the car repaired taking the bus now, car only has 94000 miles. The D4 light started flashing and car slowed suddenly down and I almost caused a three car crash. The gear shift also sticks in park and someone showed me how to release it with a small screw driver, why dont you just fix it. I have had four Hondas and never had this type problem before. If Honda does not help me, I will never buy another Honda and I am going tell my family and friends dont risk it, you will be on the bus stop with me.

I bought this car from a Honda dealership in 2003…I am now seeing the recall and extension of warranty was done in 2002. I was never notified and I think Honda should cover fixing the transmission.

Clear Coat Started peeling and has gotten worse every day. Looks horrible now and have noticed other Hondas with same make and model to have same problem. I need repaint at the roof and trunk at no cost.

Clear coat paint on hood, trunk lid deck and, to some extent front fenders is cracking and will soon lead to peeling. Shouldn’t be happening as car is garage kept 95% of time, is well maintained and has low mileage: 135,000 km. Very annoying as I recently had the paint compounded and polished only to find the affected areas look like crap compared to the nice deep shine on the rest of the vehicle.

Clear coat is peeling on roof and trunk lid. It may be spreading to the hood.

1) The biggest problem I have is that every time I stepped on the accelerator, the car would exhibit a jerking motion to accelerate. The problem has been consistent for 2+ years, No issue while I drive on highway and use cruise control. I left it as is for the past 2 years, but felt unhappy.
2) The fuse burned out for the first 2 level of temperature control of my A/C. A dealer replaced it in 2005, but it burned out again within 2 years. I left it as is since last time it was burned out.
3) Front headlights on the passenger side burned out 3 times between 2006 and 2010; The high/center break light burned out once; both rear lights burned out once. I replaced the lights myself.
4) Power window on the driver side window stopped working in 2006 when I was away from home (window was down and wouldn’t be rolled up). I had a body shop fix it.

Not sure of date on airbag accident but I called them after the accident and they just blew it off. Since then I have had stenosis in my neck. A year or so later (?) I did get a letter indicating I needed my airbags replaced. In February this year I started having issues with transmission–car jumping when I stop and it was evident it wasn’t shifting properly. Someone has been trying to find me a transmission, and I have talked to Honda several times. Then today when I googled Honda transmission issues I was appalled to see how many issues people have had with their Honda transmissions. I am still talking to Honda on a daily basis but getting nowhere. Honda in Joplin has found me a transmission but it will cost $2700.

Upon hearing a clunking/knocking noise whenever I would make a harder left hand turn with my car, I started to worry about it and took it into my mechanic. After looking into it to see what it was, he informed me that the issue was that the engine cradle (subframe) had rotted out on the passenger’s side, and was now unsafe to drive. Earlier in the year, I had noticed that my air conditioning/heating system would run continuously, even after i had pressed the controls to turn it off. I never connected the two until now, as I have done some reading to find that multiple honda accord owners are having identical issues. The hose line connected to the air conditioning unit is poorly positioned in such a way that it is believed to leak onto the subfame, causing it to rust out. Honda needs to issue a recall and own up to their design.

Rusted out passenger side sub frame

My transmission went, just like many Accord owners. The problem is that I had low mileage on my Accord for many years and only hit this failure outside of the settlement time of 7 years and 9 months extended warranty. This was clearly a common problem and there are precedents of goodwill repair gestures. I did not actively participate or opt into the 2006 class action lawsuit that yielded this settlement. I have not yet authorized the repair due to the high cost.

My mechanic can’t work on transmissions referred out estimates between $1800-$4000 to repair going to transmission shop for repair tomorrow

Transmission went in for Extended Warranty repair after failing. Not sure how the repair was performed using new, or refurbished parts (they would not tell me).
About 6,500 miles later after the transmission started to “slip” and it failed again. Now technically “out of warranty”, Honda would not do anything about what I consider to be a faulty warranty repair. It cost me over $6,000 to repair when my local dealer put in a “refurbished” transmission! It has been about 25,000 miles, and guess what, it’s beginning to “slip”, make noise and shift hard once again. So let’s see this is my THIRD transmission. There is something obviously wrong with the quality or design of the automatic transmissions for the V6 Accord.

Honda refuses to put in a new transmission even though they know they transmission was faulty. They extended the warranty to 109,000 miles or seven years nine months from the purchase date. They know They built a faulty transmission but they refuse to take responsibility by issuing a recall. This problem results in the transmission locking up causing the car to stop abruptly, and could make a crash much more like. This transmission is a safety hazard, and Honda has done nothing to fix it except extend the warranty leaving hundreds of people like me with no option but to replace the transmission. I went to Napelton Honda in Lansing Illinois this morning, only to be told my transmission was failing, and that it would cost $3,250 for a used transmission with a month 12 month warranty or 12,000 miles. The used transmission has 64,000 miles on it and is the same transmission that I currently have. Therefore, I have no confidence that it to will not be in failure soon after the warranty expires just like my current situation. Honda needs to issue a recall not a warranty extension that is useless to date.

Clear Coat Started peeling and has gotten worse every month. Looks horrible now and have noticed other Hondas with same make and model to have same problem.

Of the three failures I have listed, the transmission is the one that most concerns me. Honda replaced my original transmission under an extended warranty in March 2008 with 87k miles on it. It failed again at 140k, but this time Honda would not participate at all in the cost to repair. Honda has sold seriously faulty equipment – both the original car and the certified replacement parts. If they want my business in the future I have better see them address this and other quality issues posted at this site.

Transmission slips and clunks. SRS light illuminated. Side Airbag light illuminates intermittently.

Second transmission went out in September 2012 at 111,000 miles. The dealer is aware of the defect but states they cannot correct at their expense even though it is Honda’s fault. This failure happens suddenly and could cause a tragedy if it occurred on a highway in traffic. Honda estimates the repair cost at $5,689. We are trying to get it corrected at an independent repair shop.

Transmission had been slipping for sometime when switching between first and second gear. Honda dealership said the transmission needs to be replaced, I asked them about the TSB pertaining to this specific year model and was told that it didn’t apply.

Car is still drivable. Transmission diagnosed at Honda dealer, Clinton NJ, as needing to be replaced. Most obvious symptom is trouble downshifting to second gear. Estimate for replacement approximately $4,500. July 2011 and odometer reading of 119740 was at time of diagnosis by Honda dealer.

My transmission was replaced November 10, 2004, but my mileage is now outside the extended 109,000 warranty (which I do not recall being made aware of when it was replaced in 2004). The transmission is starting to not want to switch gears – 2nd to 3rd mostly, I think. I have to turn the car off and attempt again. The last time I brought it to dealer, they charged me $90 to tell me it needs a new transmission for $3,500. It has not completely failed yet, so I am waiting to request a rebuild from a local transmission shop.

Transmission was shifting hard from neutral to drive. The check engine light came on and the mechanic suggested a new transmission was the only option. I got three opionion before it appeared that was my only option.

Transmission shifts hard from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to first.

I bought this vehicle brand new from the dealer. I have maintained this vehicle with regular maintenance and have no issues. My vehicle was NOT in the recall in 2004. I never got any notice of a possible transmission issue with some Honda vehicles from 1999-2003. And now at 107,400 miles the transmission goes out. This should not be happening at such low mileage. Honda needs to do more for their customers when they find problems with the Honda vehicles.

Intermittent stalling problems attributed to the transmission and the immobilization system would not recognize key. The car would not restart for 15-20 minutes after losing all power. Honda is well aware of problems caused by the transmission, but chooses to ignore the problems in cars that were recalled in 2004.

Transmission needs to be replaced. Dealer has verified that the transmission needs to be replaced. The car was purchased new from dealer and has been well maintained and service was done through dealer. Dealer has agreed to drop the cost to $4,000 for a rebuilt transmission. This car has been carefully driven and should not fail at 58,000 miles!

P0700
P0128
P0780
P1750
P1751
P0128
Transmission is completely bad , when we bought it from the dealership in nov. of 2010 they lied to us and did not tell us that the transmission was bad to star out with we didn’t really move the car till my dad got it and realized that all of it was bad from the reverse later to look deeper and realize the whole transmission was bad. we didn’t get credit , we didn’t get warranty we did not get an honest response from them, so they lied to us. and believing in honda has become harder.

The transmission is slipping and occasionally stalling. When the extended warranty was released in 2006 we took it to the dealer because we could feel that it was not quite right but it wasn’t too bad yet. The dealer ran the diagnostic and told us that it wasn’t bad enough to warrant replacement. Since then it has continued to get worse to the point that it is now a safety issue but it is no longer under warranty.

Transmission slipping. Vehicle was taken twice to the shop. The first time it returned, it was said that it had been fixed. 2 days later the same problem happened.
This caused a very dangerous situation while driving in and out of traffic.

Transmission failure-approximately 11-21-2011 transmission began slipping and now is not drivable.

Tranmission has failed multiple times on this vehicle. First time was under warranty at 34,000 miles in 2003. Transmission was later recalled for this model. Replaced transmission has now failed again 85k miles later. A car with 120k miles on it shouldn’t need 3 transmissions in that same timeframe.

Just the same transmission problems most Honda Accord’s had from 1999-2004. Since my transmission didn’t break down quite soon enough in the warrantee guidelines, Honda will not aid in replacing their failed product.

Transmission failed while driving north on I-5 from San Diego back to Laguna Niguel. Managed switching from center lane to outer lane and got out the freeway without causing accident. The failure occurred around mid-night and car was towed to Honda dealer at Irvine auto center Dr. Transmission failure was identified. Although American Honda is fully aware of the design and safety issue their products have, they choose to deny compensation for repair cost. With that being one of the reasons to complain, it is really the safety of drivers driving the same car being the main reason I reporting this problem. I realized I was a lucky one, but not everybody will be this lucky. If Honda does not take action toward this problem, NHTSA shall, because nobody can put a price on lost of life. Maybe it hadn’t happen yet, maybe it did without being acknowledged. Please don’t wait, until it is too late!

I am the first owner of Honda Accord 2001 purchased it the same year, and currently it has 130,500 miles on it. First transmission failure occurred around 2008 when it had 65,000 miles. Fortunately, I had an extended warranty, and the cost for replacing it was covered. The second failure happened September 2011 when it had 130,000 miles. It seems that the transmission fails about every 65,000 miles regardless of timespan. I had several cars before, none of them had problems with transmission before 70,000 miles. I called American Honda and asked for a goodwill compensation, and I mentioned similar complaints in www.carcomplaints.com, and I was told that internet site does not concern them unless it was organized by American Honda and my request has been totally ignored.

Transmission failure

Transmission failed

The transmission doesn’t engage properly when shifting from 1st to 2nd. Almost had someone rear-end me on a hill. Not safe, but Honda is not willing to re-call or fix. Lots of complaints online about this one. It won’t be long before it completely fails. They better hope no one gets hurt when it does. A Honda service person told me to nurse it! They gave me a price of $4500, twice what an independant would probably charge, hoping you go there to get it fixed.

The overcoat is peeling off the hood. I am a movie extra and I use the car in my work. With the peeling paint, I was not able to use it. The dealer said there was nothng they could do.

my torque converter is out and I don’t know how I’m gonna pay for it

Mirrors stopped responding they moved automatically down and refuse to move, took it to the dealer and they replaced both mirror housings and glass.

Everything else happened at once. I was driving home from work on the Staten island expressway and my check engine light went on, and my Stability control light went on, I was driving 50 miles an hour at 1900rpm. All of a sudden my car stopped responding to the gas pedal, the engine would roar but the car kept slowing down as if it was in neutral, almost got rear ended when this happened because it made me slow down to 40 instantly and then coasted to a stop as I was trying to pull over. 4 lanes across rush hour traffic without coming to a full stop, because otherwise the car would get stuck in the middle of the road. I pulled over and called AAA they took me to the dealer and the dealer charged me $5,000 for a new transmission, even though the code read torque converter.

i have had my transmission rebuilt two times with torque converter and it has gone out again, the first time it was under the extended warranty but i did not know and the transmission shop did not tell me

Faulty Honda transmission (torque convertor). Honda has known about this issue since 2002 but failed to notify its loyal customers.

After admitting to problems with the transmission, Honda refuses to cover the cost of their faulty transmission. So my family is now out of about 3,000 to repair what was never corrected by the company. The d4 light blinks when in gear and the car jerks. Just took it to the repair shop and they stated that it needed to be rebuilt or replaced with a new one. We have a 1996 Honda accord with twice the miles and have never has any major issues.

2001 Honda Accord LX with 68000 miles on it had transmission fail. This is a known problem for the year, make and model and has never been addressed by Honda. I am very unhappy with Honda. I have kept my car in pristine condition with all necessary maintenance. Transmission should NOT be a problem at 68000 miles. This car has been meticulously maintained. I am VERY UNHAPPY and will be contacting Honda for a resolution. I am aware of the class action suit and I am also aware that I’m out of the extended warranty period.

Transmission started showing abnormal shifting pattern around 60,000 miles(would slip in 1st and 2nd gear). At 110,000 miles check engine light was displayed, D(drive indicator light) flashed and the transmission would not shift. Turned vehicle off and warning lights cleared. Drove another 32,000 until transmission went down hard. There is metal to metal contact and vehicle will not move.

Just bought the car used from the original owner in January. When I test drove the car, I did not notice the transmission problem.The guy seemed very honest and told me he knew of no mechanical problems with the car. It immediately started shifting rough (the day I bought it). Very annoyed with myself for obviously being scammed by this guy. I have not had the transmission replaced. It does work (you have to “baby” it. I have been advised replacement would be in the neighborhood of $3,000.00. I have owned about 6 Honda vehicled and never had a transmission issue before…NOT A HAPPY CAMPER. This can be very dangerous, if the transmission failed at a bad time.

I bought this car from a private party in Feb of 2011. At the end of April I noticed that I was having gear shifting problems, and a week later it became worse. i also noticed that the check engine light would stay on and that the D4 light would flash continuosly and the car would go nowhere.

CE Light Diagnosis codes – P0780 and P1457. CE light first came on in May of 2010. The car was purchased from a dealer in October 2006 with about 100k – I, the consumer, was never notified of a class action suit or extended warranty for a transmission defect that could have been prevented, until it was too late. Spoke with Honda when CE light came on in 2010 – they said they would do no “good will” and offered me no resolution. I have driven my vehicle as-is for another year – babying it – so to speak, all the while, the transmission failure is looming. Took it in again this year as it has been slipping and wont go beyond 3rd gear here and there. Diagnosis was the same P0780 and P1487 codes – transmission replacement $3,000 and $100 to find out what the P1457 code is via smoke test.

Transmission had problems when I first purchased it in 2010 when going in reverse. Over almost a year later both 1st and 2nd gears started giving me problems. Took to several dealerships for quotes and they said that it was the transmission and it needed a complete overhaul. The dealership from Honda said that transmissions from this year were notorious for these issues. I contacted Honda and spoke to several people there. They said since my car wasn’t under 109,000 miles, that they would not cover it. I am going to file a complaint with Honda, but I also wanted to let the public know. I still have to pay over $2000.

Torque Converter fell apart and ripped up the transmission…clutch plates burnt out.

This is the second transmission for this car. It has not yet failed but, I’m sure it’s about to. I have no choice but to drive this car. I hope I’m not in heavy fast traffic when it happens

The transmission needs to be replaced.

The transmission all of a sudden started to kick back everytime that it shifted into gear. I drove it like that for a week until it got so bad that I had to get it repaired at a shop ad the bill was $2700

POWER WINDOWS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND ONE WILL NO WORK AT ALL! IGNITION INTERLOCK SWITCH RECALL AND AIRBAG RECALL CAN NOT GOT FIXED DUE TO HONDA DEALERSHIP NOT HAVING THE PARTS TO FIX THE RECALLS

original owner- faithful maintenance via honda dealership- transmission failed when pulling out at intersection w/o warning at 136,644 mileage

Needs repairs now, but I don’t have enough money to fix it . Transmission slips badly, shifts erratically. Transmission has failed to engage quickly and has put me in danger of being hit in situations when I am turning left with what would normally be a safe distance, but when the transmission doesn’t engage, leaves me at risk of being hit by oncoming traffic. What I had considered a reliable car, is now causing me great anxiety whenever I get be.hind the wheel

Listed above in May 2005 at 58,000 miles was the original transmission failure in my 2001 Honda Accord. The transmission has completely failed again at 106,000 miles with less than 50,000 miles on the replaced transmission and Honda wants $3300 to fix.

I own a 2001 Honda Accord with only 50,000 miles on it. Recently, the transmission went on the car. Honda is aware that they have had numerous complaints about faulty transmissions on these vehicles in 2001, so they offered a 30% discount to repair it. This is very unfair as the vehicle only has 50,000 miles on it and there are numerous complaints posted on various websites regarding transmission problems for 2001 Honda Accords. We advised them that we had purchased 3 Hondas and were loyal customers but they refused to offer more than the 30% discount. They should have recalled these vehicles since these vehicles all seemed to have faulty transmissions during 2001.

I bought my car, a 2001 Honda Accord, at a used car sales dealer in Sommerville, MA. From the time we drove off the lot that day we had felt the slippage of the transmission. After several attemps to have the problem repaired the dealer refused to fix it because it is not ‘in need’ of a new transmission. The way I see it ‘Why should I accept the future burden on my dime if this was the condition of the car when sold and in less than my warranty time of two months?’. That I can NOT accept!!!

2001 Honda Accord transmission failure. Need I say more? Mine has been terminally diagnosed at 119,000 miles. After reading about the problem, I have to feel like one of the lucky ones. Many owners are on their second or third transmission by now. To quote a recent article from the NYT blog Wheels: "Honda told the safety administration that the problem was that “certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears.” That could lead to “gear tooth chipping or, in vary rare cases, gear breakage.” It is possible, the automaker said, that the transmission could lock up, increasing the chance of a crash." Honda has quoted me $5600 to replace it all. I have to assume they intend to replace it with the same defective transmission, which might get less miles than the 119,000 my first one drove. Not OK. Not safe.

Vehicle was leaking transmission fluid. Dealer attempted to repair twice. The problem reoccurred and dealership replaced transmission. I expect more reliability out of an $18,000 dollar purchase. Both the dealership and manufacturer refused an extended warranty on the transmission. One year later I received extended warranty information for transmission on all 2001 honda accords. it turns out we were not the only ones who purchased a lemon. there are other complaints of this same sort on the NHTSA site.

The SRS light came on and stayed on until car was turned off. First date of failure noted above.This same problem has occurred 2 more times since the firstrepair attempt.At the present time, the car is in need of a third repair attempt.The current odometer reading is 7,700.

Sudden Acceleration: While backing up in an enclosed parking garage, my 2001 Honda Accord V6 suddenly shot back while the car was in reverse. I applied the break, but the car didn’t stop until it hit a large parking column. I am the original owner, have been driving the car for the last 7 years and certainly know the difference between the break and the gas. In addition, I would never slam on EITHER the break OR the gas while slowly backing up in a very small, enclosed parking garage. Something happened that caused the car to propel itself backward very rapidly. I am now very frightened to drive the car.

SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN CRASH

My Honda that I bought based on reliability has not held up to it’s name. Or maybe the name of Honda is starting to lose it’s meaning? Sporaticaly I would feel hard downshifts while driving, but so random that I knew would not be recognized as a problem . I also tried to keep thinking it was just my imagination, because I really could not handle the stress of dealing with a car problem. When my car finally reached 108,500 miles, my car completely failed on me. While I was driving with my grandma and my 5yr old son, not in the best area. It was then determined that the transmission needed to be replaced b/c it was found to have the same problem as in the recall. I then found out about the manufacturer problem recall, but am being jerked around. First they stated that even though the maintenance history was excellant, but it was not done at a honda dealership. The next reason was b/c I was over the extended miles. I was mocked by american honda and told that no one was above the case agent assigned to me. They gave me the option of 50% (true cost to me $974.) or pay only for labor (true cost $640. ) cost to them to fix the problem that they recognized as a serious defect, keep their name good, & to keep a customer (NOTHING)I am still in the middle of working this out.

My 2001 Honda Accord is completely out of service. Due to the transmission failure. I have made complaints to the dealership where I purchase and service my vehicle. I am out of a car, and no transportation, because the dealer refuse to repair the problem on my (2) year old vehicle. I am a customer and feel very much vaildated by this action. I was told by the Service Manager that my warranty had expired, I am aware of the secret warranty that same dealerships have to cover this matter.

I have taken the car back to the dealer in White Plains, NY about 10 times but no luck with them figuring out what the problem is. The car shakes violently and then cuts off when slowing down or coming to a stop! All the lights on the dash comes on and then no power.

I got into a major accident and the driver side airbag did not deploy, however the passenger side did. I suffered whiplash and am seeing a chiropractor. I believe my injuries would have been lessened if the airbag worked as advertised.

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL AT STOPS,,,BROUGHT THIS TO THE HONDA DEALER @ 1700 E SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS NV.. ON MARCH 25…APRIL 9TH/03 DEALERSHIP REPLACED ENGINE REAR MOUNT 16029 C- CHECK FOR IDLE VIBRATION C-IDLE ADJUSTMENT BULLETIN 03-016 & REAR ENGINE MOUNT MALFUINCTION R-BULLETIN PERFORM IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT PRODECURE REPLACEMENT REAR ENGINE MOUNT..WAS NOT PLEASED…COMPLAINED TO CORP…ON MAY 22 MET WITH REGIONAL MANAGER, SERVICE MANAGER AND TOOK THE CAR FOR A RIDE…THE REGIONAL MANAGER ASSURED ME THATS THE WAY HONDA’S RIDE AND ALL IS NORMAL…I HAD ASKED WHY WAS THE SERVICE DONE RE: BULLENTINS…HIS COMMENT WAS…THEY WERE WRONG….I NOW FIND OUT THRU YOUR SITE THAT IT MAY BE SUSPENSION/STEERING…THEY SENT ME ON MY WAY, SAYING I WAS NUTS

DECEMBER 7, 2002-TOOK CAR TO HONDA CARS OF HICKORY. PROBLEM: SUDDEN DOWNSHIFTING/REPLACED WITH REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION(WAS TOLD COULD NOT HAVE NEW ONE)DECEMBER 26, 2002-TOOK CAR BACK FOR SAME PROBLEM: REPLACED TRANSMISSION AGAINJANUARY 4, 2003-TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING-TRIED TO SEALOFF LEAKFEBRUARY 27, 2003-TRANSMISSION STILL LEAKINGMARCH 6,2003-SAME PROBLEM-TOLD ME IDLER PULLEY WAS PROBLEM, NOT TRANSMISSIONANOTHER VISIT(NOT SURE OF DATE)TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO FLUID LEAK. CURRENTLY HAVING MORE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION COMING OUT OF GEAR AND WITH TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (ACCORDING TO OWNERS’ MANUAL-DIAGNOSTIC PROBLEM) SERVICE MANAGER, KEVIN STEIN, NOT RETURNING PHONE CALLS!

at 65 to 70 miles an hour on straight interstate car began to steer irradically to right. No response to wheel correction, fish tailing, struck one side concrete wall and crossed road to left guard rail. Brakes tried at least twice without response and correction of wheel after first hit did not correct direction. Airbags deployed front and right side after first hit and perhaps only on second. No significant injuries. Total front damage. Serpentine belt seen hanging upon removal of car. Tie rods and CV joint boots intact, but transmission just replaced under warrantee and CV joints on order for wear perhaps related to transmission being "very sloppy" creating front end vibration in floor at 50 miles an hour to 60 relieved by putting gear into neutral. Feel steering failure perhaps related to serpentine belt failure.

All of the above dates and mileage are approximate. I have the information on paper at home. I have also had the hardest time with Honda Financial Services with them calling me and saying that I never paid my monthly bill (last fall), which I did, and then finally they found the check and said "Oh, our mistake, it has been here the whole time." And then now, I have them saying that I was in default of my lease because they never had information for my insurance, which my insurance was supposed to send them that information. I checked back with them a week later (today) and they said that they were going to impound my car because my insurance company never got back with them. Called my insurance company, and it took 5 mins. to have someone fax over proof of insurance. That was all – was it THAT difficult??? This car had to have the back brakes replaced after 25000 miles (about a month ago – it was making this awful noise, like rattling chains underneath) – that should not have happened. The back window tinting lifted up after 1 year, the tire blew out on the freeway 1 month after getting it (leased the car Aug 2001). The service engine light has come on twice, for no apparent reason. And the SRS light was on 2 different times. Had it turned off the 1st time. Then 1 week later it was back on, brought back to my dealership and they said it was something wrong with the computer system, but they could not give me a good enough explanation. When I first was looking for a car at the dealership, this car was not on the lot where all the other cars for sale were, it was in the back, by the service department. Asked the sales rep if the car was in okay condition and he said it was, and there was nothing wrong with it because it only had 10 miles on it – I should have known then. This car is a pain in the behind and it is just a hassle for everything that keeps happening with it.

after 1 week of using my accord,the side airbag lights comes on and off.I took it for repair to the dealership where i bought the car[Rosenthal Honda of Tysons Corner .Va.]This has been going on and on and today is my 5th time to complain about my side airbag indicator,and again i was told the same thing over and over again.They say the indicator will come and stay if my passenger is not properly sitted,I cannot understand why the light indicator stays and won’t go off.I am so tired of pleasing the service center telling the same thing again and again,I don’t know how to resolve this problem anymore.Yesterday i called the Amaerican Honda Motors and they told me that the indicator should not stay on.Service center has no good explanation on this.Please help Thanks

While driving side drivers side airbag deployed. No wreck or accident at the time Jeff Wyler Honda from where I purchased car was very nasty and rude about whole situation. Told me I had to have hit something otherwise airbag would have not deployed. No damage done to my car Pictures taken of body and inside. Car not driveable.

Transmission was recalled in 2002 (I purchased it in 2001) and a new one was put in. Now, the new one is also failing. I have called Honda to see if they will do a "goodwill repair" given the issue, but seems unlikely they will budge. This is annoying as it is well documented that this car has known transmission issues.

Transmission has failed – this is a known problem to honda. Warranty for the transmission was extended a couple times by Honda – most recently to 107,000 miles and for 7 years 9 months. Unfortunately for me, I put lighter than normal miles on this car so the known deficiency did not manifest until the latest warranty extension timeframe expired.

Transmission failure

The transmission slips when shifting from the first to the second gear. The engine revs loudly but will not accelerate much. Three codes are set on the transmission. There is a problem with the torque converter too.

the car jerk when shifting from park to drive and when driving. also when you make a stop at a stop light making it unsafe to drive.

The car began driving badlly and the dealer diagnosed that the car needed a new transmission. It was just out of warranty for the transmission – I asked Honda to grant a "goodwill" extension to the warranty and they refused.

On cold days the the car fails to transfer power to the wheels causing it to coast. The transmission seems to shift out of 1st gear but does not engage the 2nd gear causing the car to coast. This is especially scary when you are making a left hand turn at a light and can see a car coming towards you from the opposite lane.

I was traveling when the check engine light came on, and 3 hours from home my car made an awful racket and sounded as if I was dragging a body under my car while expelling the most putrid smell I have ever encountered. This break down, on October 22, 2010, left me stranded all weekend, as most body shops do not do repairs on Friday evening, Saturday, or Sunday. I also had to miss class and work the following Monday because of lack of transportation. After much poking and proding to my poor little honda, the mechanics determined my torque clutch converter had failed, leaving terrible damage to my gears and other parts of my transmission. Diagnosis: new torque clutch converter, and because of that, a newly rebuilt transmission had to follow. Now, keep in mind that I said I had to miss WORK and CLASS. This means I am a poor COLLEGE student, in which case a $2050.00 auto repair bill is a death sentence and a collection notice all neatly wrapped as a package deal. Let me ask you this, at this point in time, if your transmission needed repair and replacing, are you in a stable financial condition at which point you could shell out over two grand for your auto repair bill? If you can, congradulations, and feel free to donate to my charity at any time, if not… welcome to the club. Honda has admitted that the torque clutch converters in my Honda and those similiar to mine are defective but no recall is necessary because there is no direct safely hazard. With that said, if Honda knows they built my car with a defective piece of machinery, I would like them to pay for my new piece of machinery with no question, debate, sarcasm, excuse, anger, or any other type of negative reaction possible.

i just found out after trying to reverse back up hill. it would not shift gear. After reading through all the blogs, I realized that I had a problems like many others. Today I went to Roseville dealer in CA and they told me to come there and that there may be able to help me. but I had to pay 115 dollars for diagnostic. if the problems was the same as expected like a lot of others, they would waive the 115 diagnostic and do a goodwill service and fix it. However after 5 hours of waiting they told me that the problem was indeed because of the torque converter failure like many others have been seeing. however they also mentioned that it was beyond the warranty. I have only 98100 miles on it but over on date for warranty. They also said that they would not be helping me with any cost , even the diagnostic cost, even after they found out that the problem was central to their faulty transmission. After hasseling with the manager at the service, he agreed to waive the 115 and another call to the american honda , and they told me they would review and let me know. I am not sure what will happen and they might want to charge me about 3400 to fix it when the car itself is worth about 5000. I never thought or knew that honda would manufacture this kind of defective product and not stand by it. I thought that they would run for ever, but obviously not. I even bought a honda pilot in 2007, but not anymore. They even dared to tell me that I had been to other places and been shopping around and been coached to say what happened with my car. I had bought my 2007 pilot in that same place and now i probably will go to a toyota/nissan or even an american before I go to them.

I have had issues with my brakes ever since i bought the honda , mentioned it to several dealerships and they said it was just the way Honda brakes were made, Sometimes you could be drivingand the brakes would go all the way to the floor and other times they would about through you threw the window, I had 2 sets of front brake pads put on from Midas as well as all the way around last june at Honda … this is besides the original pads that i replaced app 50/60 thousands . The Engine was a result of the Brake job i had done on 5/14 09 from at Midas . So as it was i decided to go back to Honda Brakes . They still are messed up !! Brakes light stay on half the time , was told by Honda they did not Bleed them which i would think for 300.00+ that would be included !!! My Transmission has being acting weird since 2007 . I found out that they had extended the transmission warr so they did replace it , but i was told that it would be replaced with a new Transmission . 3 yr / 36,000 miles thru their service tech . NOT ….. I am still having issues and have called Honda corp but all i can get out of them is they want me to take it and get another diagnosis and i still am having the same issues with it !!!!! i have went to 2 Honda dealerships and the one that replaced it doesn’t want to deal with it because they say its out of the extended warranty but if they would have seen it when i try to get it to them several times it would not have been!!! St Augustine is were i had the latest wk done and they’re a joke. So at this time , i understand that i have approximately 12.000 miles per yr that i have owned this vehicle and thats been hwy miles so that is pretty low miles considering and i have been having these issues for 4 yrs and I am SICK AND TIRED OF HONDA AND THEIR BS !!!!! TRANSMISSION IS STILL A MESS , THANK YOU DEBORAH L DOSS

I had my transmission rebuilt in June 2008 and now once again August 24, 2010 my transmission has failed again and It will cost an estimate of $1300 to repair and I do not have the money…

2001 honda accord. consumer express discontent with recall repair assistance from dealer *tgw when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to comply with the recall, she was told they would call when the part came in, as it had to be ordered. several months have passed, and the consumer has not received a call or a notice. *jb

2001 honda accord. consumer states denial of recall repairs by local dealership *tgw

2001 honda accord. consumer expresses issues with airbag safety recall *tgw the consumer was under the impression that the recall had been rectified. however, she receivved a fedex letter stating this was the 2nd notice regarding the air bag recall. honda stated they did not have a recored of her vehicle ever bening serviced for the recall. *jb

2001 honda accord. transmission problem might lead to loss in gears during high speed; especially when driving on the highway*cw the consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in the warranty extension for the transmission.

2001 honda accord. consumer would like to know what course of action can be taken due to the fact that he thinks the dealer has failed to remedy the defect which has a safety recall for the driver's airbag inflator. *tgw the consumer stated he received a recall letter in the mail. when he arrived at the dealership, he was informed the srs driver inflator had already been replaced. however, the srs light was still on which indicated a problem still existed. *jb

2001 honda accord. consumer states recent receipt of recall notice concerning the driver's airbag inflator. consumer asserts that the problem is much more serious than that which is outlined in the recall notice. *tgw the consumer stated the srs sensor has been replaced three times. *jb

2001 ex-v6 honda accord. consumer states vehicle was averaging only 9 mile/gallon and expresses discontent regarding an airbag replacement. *tgw the consumer stated even though the recall is suppose to be free of charge, she suspects they will try to charge her a ridiculous amount of money as they did previously when she complained about the vehicle not performing as expected concerning the gas mileage. *jb

2001 honda accord driver's air bag problems. *nj the consumer received a recall letter regarding the air bag inflator. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for the repairs. after the repairs were done, the air bag light illuminated. the dealership told the consumer he would have to pay $55.00 for the problem to be diagnosed. *jb

2001 honda accord air bag safety recall. *nj the consumer was not happy with how the recall repair was handled. the srs light was on which indicated there was a problem. however, the dealership insisted that the srs light being on had nothing at all to do with the air bags and they would not deal with it unless the consumer paid them to analyze, let alone fix the potential safety problem. the consumer then called honda motors and was told the air bag light being on did indeed have to do with air bag safety. customer service did state the consumer would have to pay for the repairs. *jb

Consumer received a recall for 2001 honda accord driver's air bag inflator. consumer states that the dealership did not have the parts available for the recall. *nj the dealership informed the consumer the reason they did not have the parts was because he needed to bring the recall letter into the service department before they could order the parts. *jb

2001 honda accord has several problems since the owner gave the vehicle to her daughter. *nj the consumer stated the horn sounds continuously and the vehicle vibrates. the consumer stated she received an air bag recall notice. *jb

2001 honda accord is experiencing persistent problems with srs light.*mr the consumer is concerned that the air bags may not deploy during an accident. *nm

Foia request certified copies of all recalls involving the 2001 honda accord, attorney represent client injured when the driver side airbag failed to deploy, es search resulted in no records. (nar) *ph *cb

When the brakes were applied abruptly the consumer's foot also stepped on the accelerator pedal. *ph the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and explained but they indicated there was nothing amiss. the consumer believes the brake and accelerator pedals are too close together. the consumer indicated the he has owned six honda's in the last 20 years yet none of them exhibited this type of problem. *nm

The srs light came on in my 2001 honda accord. nothing prompted it. it means the airbags won't work in an accident. apparently it is a common problem and costs anywhere form $600-1300 to fix. *tr

On my 2001 honda accord ex srs light on after small accident, this is not covered via my insurance nor is it covered via honda. honda states that it will only repair the passenger side portion. how does this help if i am in an another more serious accident. to add i am a low income person and spending $2000 and 105 to have nothing done is not acceptable. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact noticed that the air bag light would remain illuminated everytime he started the vehicle. the dealer stated that he would have to pay $89 for a diagnostic. the current mileage was 177,000 and failure mileage was 167,000. updated 03-04-08 *bf the consumer stated there was a recall for the air bags, but it was only good for up to a 160,000 miles.

Since i purchased my car from honda in 11/2001. my srs light has been on repeatedly throughout the years. i would inform honda every time i went in for a service or oil change. they would adjust the light and it would come on weeks later. i finally had the srs light serviced by honda. currently the srs light is on again. *tr

The srs light came up for no reasons on my 2001 honda accord. it came on after the 3 year warranty was over. i had brought it back to dealership and they had reset it. however, the light came back within a week. i hope this complaint will trigger a recall from honda as it seems there are many people complaining the same thing!!!! i don't want to shell out $$$$ to fix something that was a defect in the first place! *tr

The supplemental restraint system (srs) light remains on while the vehicle is in operation, which supposedly indicates that there is a problem with the airbags or seatbelts. as i understand it, this is a common problem with this model of car. *tr

I own a 2001 honda accord ex v6 vehicle. i have had the srs light come on since the last couple of days. having gone through the list of complaints registered with nhtsa, i am really concerned with this issue. my vehicle had run a little more than 103,000 miles and i believe it still falls under the free opds replacement period as stated by the nhtsa authority. please let me know how this problem is to be resolved. *tr

The srs light stays lit on my 2001 honda accord. airbags may not deploy. honda should fix this since it is manufacturer fault. *tr

On 26th october 2007, friday, it was raining heavily in new jersey. when i arrived at work, the car was fine. when i started back home, the vehicle's srs light was permanently on. it still is after 4 days. researching, i found out that this is a common occurrence in this model year of this vehicle and is very expensive to fix. kindly take action to make sure this isn't an expensive repair for thousands of consumers given the popularity of this vehicle model. thank you. please see this page - http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2001/seat_belts_air_bags/srs_light_keeps_coming_on.shtml for tales of similar failure. *tr

2001 honda accord, 71,500 miles, srs light will not go off. *tr

Srs light is on. *ak

The 2001 honda accord srs light kept coming on. very expensive to fix for an airbag. *ak

I started getting an indication of srs light. started doing research online and noticed the a lot of people are having the same issue with 2001 honda accord. what is the deal is this car safe? *ak

I purchased a new honda accord ex in 2001 at a honda dealer in texas , now the check engine light and tcs light came on and stayed on. i checked the owner's manual and found out it could be that the gas cap might not have been tightened. so i have to wait until 3 driving trips to see if it wentoff. thats waswhat manual suggested first. then itwent off to honda dealer to see if computer needed a new catalytic converter ,which i heard could likely be inaccurate diagnosis, and more likely oxygen sensor. also another problem occurred, the srs light stayed on and did not go out. *ak srs light coming on, i have also had my check engine light and tcs indicator come on. it is a bit concerning that i have had so many issues with this particular accord with so few miles on it. seems like a huge safety issue that an air bag does not deploy with the srs light on. what is wrong with this car? did i buy a lemon? i will definitely not buy another honda. extremely disappointed in honda's lack of concern for safety, which they tout so much about, and disrespect for consumer's concerns.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the srs lights remained illuminated. the dealer stated the opd sensor is the cause of the failure. the opd sensor was replaced twice and did not solve the problem. the failure and current mileage were 130000.

2001 honda accord purchased new at dealership. a few months later (less than 1 year) srs light indicating problem with airbag came on and stayed on. auto was brought back to dealer for repair; temporarily light off, but came back shortly thereafter. in all total, car brought in for this problem probably 6 or more times, variably called sensor, light bulb and seat belt problem. daughter now has car, and has moved out of town. light is on, indicating problem, and she has a wreck, with no injuries but causing moderate damage to front of car. front end repaired, light temporarily went off, but came back on within a , month or two, another wreck with damage to front and back car, this time to point of having to be towed and undrivable. in neither case did airbags deploy, and daughter sustained mild neck and head injury from hitting head repeatedly on steering wheel. we believe that there is a serious flaw in airbag sensor and deployment system that lead us astray in assuming it was minor, and could have allowed major injury to daughter. we are very anxious about letting her drive car again. *jb

Srs air bag sensor faulty, possible risk of injury or even death due to faulty air bag deployment. *nm

2001 honda accord srs light came on with no reason and stayed on. *nm

Supplemental restraint system becomes inoperative for several reasons, possibly including weak battery, cell phone use, placement of lightweight package on front passenger seat. dealer was intent on collecting scanner fee claiming no warranty responsibility on a temporary error message. i offered to buy a replacement battery at above market rate if dealer would absorb the scanner charge. dealer declined and urged me to leave and never return. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated. the dealership determined the control module was bad and the air bag would not deploy during an accident.

I have a 2001 honda accord ex that i purchased from beaudry honda in tucson, az. i had the computer module replaced approximately 1 1/2 years ago because the air bag light indicated there was a malfunction. i wrote a letter to honda of america, torrance, ca, but they were unwilling to reimburse me for this defect. since purchasing this car during may 2001, the side impact air bag light has activated on several occasions. in late 2005, the master control air bag module was found defective. to replace this module will cost over $650.00 in parts alone. i understand the nhtsa has issued a warning to honda accord owners for defective air bag deployment systems. i am requesting that honda cover the repair for this factory defect as well as a reimbursement for the previous repairs. there is a tsb on your site regarding this matter. thank you for our prompt attention to this matter as it places my and my family at great risk! *nm

Srs sensor light came on while vehicle was in operation and has never went off. after much research it appears that diag. and repair of this problem will be time consuming, expensive and will only be a temporary fix to a repetitive problem. in the mean time i will have to worry about whether or not my air bags are in fact; operational, non-operational or liable to deploy without cause. *jb

Srs indicator came on and stayed on. this has never happened before. side airbag indicator often comes on for no reason. *jb

Srs light comes on for no apparent reason. 2001 honda accord ex v6 coupe. *jb

The srs light went on in my car for no reason. *jb

Red srs light illuminated on the dashboard. called honda dealership. they claim it is not a recurring problem and it will cost $100 to read the error code, and $600-$1300 to fix depending on what failed. i waited at the dealership and talked to 3 other people with the exact same issue. honda is clearly avoiding responsibility for a faulty seat belt airbag system. *ak

My 2001 honda accord srs light has came on and stayed on. this has been a problem with other 2001 honda accords and i want to know if there has been a recall put out to correct the problem? thank you . *ak

2001 honda accord srs lamp remains lit. no accident or other events caused this to occur. consequences of srs unit failure includes non-deployment of airbags in frontal/side impact. diagnostic evaluation estimates parts replacement at $425. *nm

Srs light is on, vehicle needs new opds. result: no working air bags. *nm

2001 honda accord with 45000 miles. srs red light on the dash that indicates the front airbags are likely disabled stays on. a honda mechanic has tested for the error code and reset the srs twice. both times the light came back on after starting the car. the code from his test indicates that the unit controlling the front air bags is the problem. seems to me that part should not fail on a car this new with this few miles when it has never been involved in an accident. *jb

I am writing in regards to a problem i am having with my 2001 honda accord side air bag light. the side air bag light goes on for no reason then turns itself off in 10 to 15 minutes. i have researched this problem online and find that many other 2001 honda accord owners are having this same exact issue, and have filed complaints. they have been to the dealer spending their own money to replace the sensor/control module but it is only a temporary fix. why pay for something that is broken and is not the fault of the owner?? the dealer says if the side air bag light is illuminated, the side air bags will not deploy. there is still no recall regarding this extremely dangerous safety issue. what will it take to start a recall regarding this issue? has the nhtsa conducted an investigation into the problem of the side air bag indicator light on 2001 honda accords? i bought this car specifically for the side air bags. amazing, hondas made after 2001 do not have this problem, so honda has obviously corrected a known problem. they should have to correct it in the 2001 model year as well. *jb

The srs light came on in my 2001 honda accord ex and does not go off. the dealer wants $125 to diagnose the problem and $1300 to replace the sensor unit. the service man never told me that this is a problem with accords, but is clearly indicated as a problem in several web sites. i bought this car specifically for the side air bags and paid extra for them up front. now i don't know if the air bags will work in case of an accident. this a safety issue!!!! *nm

Side airbag light goes on and off on honda 2001 accord lx 4 door. dealer found no problem and suggested that an object was on the front passenger seat. this problem has been repeating for over a year without objects on the front seat. dealer is not helpful and has erroneously diagnosed my last two problems, causing me to pay for unnecessary repairs.*jb

Dt: the contact stated the srs indicator light came on without warning. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated there was nothing wrong. the light sensor was rest. the light illuminated again within twenty four hours. the vehicle was not been returned to the dealer for repair at this time. the light was reset at the contact's own expense. the symptoms matched nhtsa investigation pe05043.*ak updated 11/15/2005. *nm

My srs light came on in my 2001 honda accord has been on for about 2 weeks now and i went to go get it checked out. the dealer told me an attachment to the airbag and horn(doesn't work) would have to be replaced which he says would cost me $1000. i advised him not to fix the problem. although, the same time the srs light came on my engine light has been on as well for the same amount of time. i had a friend advised me of complaints on the web of the srs light coming on in most 2001 honda accords. i looked into it and saw too many complaints about this but nothing has been done about it. there has been no recall regarding it and that may cost someone their live because of it. from what i'm reading on these reviews of the srs light it seems as though there will be no failure of the airbag but that's not what the manual says regarding the light. it states if the light comes on and stays on it may not deploy when needed for an accident. if that's the case then why is honda risking people's lives and not fixing this problem! you can take money out someone's pocket but they won't have their live back! do something! *nm

The airbag system on our 2001 honda accord continues to malfunction. the srs light comes on. one opds sensor was replaced under warrenty, but now the dealer wants almost $700 every time it comes back on. when i complain, they just tell me i must have put something on the passenger seat, that it's my fault.

The yellow air bag light lights up intermittently. this has happened ever since the car was brand new, but now the frequency of this light activation is much greater. when there isn't anything on the front passenger seat the light will turn on by itself. when i then touch the passenger seats upper cushion (the backrest) with my hand it goes out. when i release the top cushion the light comes back on. this defect is most apparent during very humid days. once the air conditioning has removed enough humidity from the passenger compartment the air bag light stays off. *nm

Dt: the srs light stayed on since the consumer purchased the vehicle. when the consumer took vehicle to the dealership for regular maintance they would reset the light. every time it would come back on. the consumer was concerned because she has been informed that the air bag will not deploy since this light was on. *ak

On 7/28/05 my srs light came on for the 5th time in the 4.5 years i've owned the car. this is my second filing with nhtsa on this issue. my dealer has been willing to replace and reset the sensor, but not before chastising me for placing my cell phone in proximately to the passenger seat. although they have supporting documents from honda on this "electronic interference" i find this difficult to believe as i drive my car less than a mile a day, many days i never use my car or cell phone in the car. it appears from the many posts here there is a problem with honda accord 2001 srs sensor and honda should be made to replace them appropriately. *jb

My srs light is on at all times in my 2001 honda accord. i took it to a honda dealership in june, 2005. i was told that when the srs light is on, my air bag system is inoperable and air bags will not deploy on impact. dealership inspection found a code for seat belt buckle switch/sensor causing the srs light. the buckle set has been special ordered and has not arrived after one month. in the meantime, i drive around with my srs light on and no airbags. why are there so many complaints about this same issue on the nhtsa website? does this issue need to be addressed as a possible recall? so many of the complaints regarding this same issue are with no resolution. so far i have no resolution. i did not buy a car with no air bags. i want to feel confident my air bags will do their job should i be in an accident. they have saved my life in the past. if you have this same issue, i encourage you to file a complaint.

The srs light in my 2001 honda accord repeatedly comes on. i have had the opds unit replaced twice, and i have been told by the dealer that it has to be replaced again.*ak

Air bag light illuminated while driving. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the srs module needed to be replaced ,and it was not covered under a recall. consumer anticipated the air bags may deploy inadvertently while driving or not deploy in a vehicle crash.*ak

I am writing to file a complaint and for information regarding a persistent problem i am having with my 2001 honda accord srs light. specifically the dashboard srs light goes on for no reason. i have been told by the dealer that they cannot guarantee that my airbags will deploy if i am in an accident or that the bags may deploy for no reason. i have researched this problem online and find that many other 2001 honda accord owners are having this same exact issue, and have filed complaints etc. but yet there is still no recall regarding this extremely dangerous safety issue. i am hoping you can help me understand the following: 1. why hasn't there been a recall regarding this issue? 2. has the nhtsa conducted an investigation into the problem of the srs indicator light on 2001 honda accords? if so, what facts were found, what determination was made and what result followed? 4. what is the solution?? this is truly a mystery to me, and i feel very unsafe driving my car with this light on!!! please contact me if you need more information or if i can be of any assistance in having this problem designated for recall. it is very scary driving with this light on, and it is through no fault of the owners of these vehicles! i also understand that later model years do not have this problem, so honda has obviously corrected a known problem.... they should have to correct it in the 2001 model year as well! please help. *ak

1) front passenger seat does not lock in place. seat slides all the way to the front when i brake. my passengers have to quickly bring their arms foward to stop themselves from hitting the dashboard; one time my passenger hand hit her eye in the process of trying to stop the seat from hitting the dashboard. 2) srs indicator light come on when i just place a light purse on the passenger seat. this is a 2001 honda accord v6 with only 15,000 miles. 3) there have been numerous complaints to nhts regarding this srs light malfunction. when will nhts do a recall? the dealers want to charge me to look into the seat not locking in place, and the srs light.*ak

The dashboard airbag light comes on when i just place my purse on the passenger front seat, or if i place a heavy bag on the floor and it leans against the passenger front seat. browsing through your site complaints, i notice that my car is not the only one with the airbag light coming on. the complaint states that the dealer would not do anything, that person had an accident and the airbag never went off. has anything changed since the complaint was filed where the dealer would fix the problem at no charge to me?*ak

The air bag light was on. dealer stated that consumers' cell phone on the seat made the light go on. dealer showed consumer a paper, stating that the electronic devices caused problems with air bags. the consumer paid $300.00 for the repairs.*ak

Srs indicator light came on 10/15/2004 when i started engine in the morning and the light stayed on after that. car is maintained in good condition always, there was no problem with the car and it ran fine. talked to dealers and all said they need to diagnose for a charge of 80-100$. i took the car to coral springs honda on 10/22/2004 and they said srs unit is bad and they charged 516.00 $ to replace it. i had to pay and replace the srs unit (fp no. 77960-s84-a75, dtc 07-2 srs unit, 6490148). it seems this is a generic failures as shown by many complaints here. honda should pay for this problem fix and customers shouldn't be burdened with this replacement cost!*ak

Srs light on. found code 15-3 opds sensor failure. new sensor required at a cost of $421. *ak

Srs light is constantly on. took it to dealer, was charged $68 to be told it's a 7-2 problem and have the light reset. as soon as i started up the car, the light came back on. was told it would need a new control unit replacement that would cost almost $500! my car has never had any problems to cause this -- no accidents, no low battery, no air bag deployment, nothing. seems much to soon to have something like this go "out."

In march of 2003, while driving home from the grocery store, my husband swerved and then stopped (without any collision) and the front passenger airbag of our 2001 honda accord ex deployed while i was sitting in the seat. we were instructed by honda service at white plains, ny to go through our insurance, only to find out that the reason the airbag deployed was due to faulty air bag sensors in our car's computer. five weeks later, we got our car back from the shop. now, a year later, our insurance company at the time (progressive) has advised us to follow up with the nhtsa to file a complaint against honda. to this date, the srs light on my dashboard still comes on with no explanation, and the greenwich and white plains honda dealerships want nothing to do with it. meanwhile, i feel unsafe driving the car and have been since the incident when i was 3 months pregnant, and now have a 6 month old child that i drive around in the vehicle. *ak

The air bag sensor light malfunctioned. the consumer was concerned the air bag will not deploy upon impact. *jb the component to repair the air bag was order december 2003 but it still has not arrived at the dealer. the vehicle transmission. *nm

Air bag on passenger's side blinks on and off for past 2 months. srs light just started coming on, and will not go off. dealer stated cell phone and computer caused sensors to go off, and/ or might cause air bags to deploy. consumer was not sure if dealer and manufacturer will find a possible solution. *ak

Hola el problema con mi honda accord 2001 es que lo compre en con dueÑo particular y ahora me doy cuenta que no trae bolsas de aire del conductor y pasajero necesito ayuda con eso.

Honda case # [xxx] ** i have removed the airbag module from the steering wheel for the interim. honda of america(hoa) is refusing to cooperate with me in regards to the safety recall notice for the driver side steering wheel airbag inflator -- nhtsa recall 14v-351. contacted hoa at 1-888-234-2138 on march 19th, 2015. i asked if i could take the airbag module/assembly to the dealer and have the airbag inflator replaced while it is off the vehicle. i advised hoa i do not wish to take my vehicle to the dealer, only the airbag module itself. hoa advised "no". i asked for further review, by "case review", of my request and to be contacted via letter because i do not wish to provide my telephone number. as of may 19th, 2015 i have not received any communication/letter from hoa. called hoa again on may 19th, 2015 and was advised they will not send a letter. they wish to contact me by phone. as of may 19th, 2015, i advised hoa i will no longer be contacting them and asked the hoa representative to advise the case reviewer that i will simply not have the recall performed and will leave the airbag module off the steering wheel/vehicle. i have reviewed, to the best of my ability, local, state and federal law regarding safety recalls and can find no law that states i must abide by the manufacturers guidelines for replacing safety devices. it is my understanding that a manufacturer must replace the defective safety device regardless and should make every effort to assist the owner in performing safety recalls. please contact me via letter -- i will not provide my telephone number, email, etc. as it is not required by local, state or federal law. the address i am providing is the same address hoa has on file for the vin. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Honda accord 2001 4-dr sab: passenger side rear front engine support completely rusted away due to ac leak. driver side rear front subframe is completely fine, no rust. mechanic said car is too dangerous to drive unless i invest in new subframe for over $1,200. my car only has 70,000 miles on it and i'm very disappointed it hasn't been recalled for clearly a defective ac leakage. i have found many forums with the same problem including the article “center for auto safety requesting recall of 1.5 million honda accords for rust issue in sub- frame and honda accords found with sub-frames rusted out by the nhou. i could have been seriously injured driving this car while i worked as a food delivery driver for grubhub. i deserve compensation, my passenger subframe is completely rusted out and hanging by a thread whereas my driver side subframe is completely fine. that doesn't just happen it should have been recalled.

Takata recall. the takata recall was fixed in dec 2015. the srs light came on constantly in july/aug 2016. called honda and they stated there were no recalls or warranty service on this item - not related to the takata recall. this is not an isolated incident - there appear to be multiple instances of the same issue (srs light illuminates following takata recall repair) in the ntsb complaint database and other complaints found through internet searches. honda should extend this warranty when related to airbag issues since it is a safety issue - the airbags will not work when srs system fails. they seem to have a lot of problems related to airbags.

Automatic transmission shifts hard going into second gear. known problems with 2001 honda v6 transmissions. american honda ("ah") has admitted my car's transmission should have been fixed, but they did not send me the notice and now the warranty has passed. many owners have experienced this problem and now we are stuck with transmissions that need to be replaced at $4500. my car is under 143,000 miles. driving my car with this issue is a safety hazard and ah does not want to take ownership of this issue despite my various calls to them and they acknowledging it was a faulty transmission.

On my vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park. my sedans rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured makin it impossible for me to attach a carseatand lock it safe

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the srs warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the srs warning indicator remained illuminated immediately after the recall repair. the dealer stated that it would be an additional cost to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Takata recall? - side airbag light on dashboard has been going on/off while driving. i don't see a specific recall for this airbag; has one been listed? vehicle has not be in an accident; low mileage (36,000) as it was driven by an elderly relative in florida before i purchased one year ago. used mostly for local trips; minimal highway driving.

Takata recall, nhtsa recall number: 15v-320 after replacing the drivers airbag lop 7521h8 by joyce koons honda buick gmc; invoice # 1022132, with 110569 mileage, the srs indication is on with 122000 mileage now.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving 30 mph, the srs indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to rosenthal fairfax honda (11020 fairfax blvd, fairfax, va 22030) and the indicator was reset; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to bill page honda (6715 arlington blvd, falls church, va 22042) where it was diagnosed that the opds sensor and opds unit failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The sub frame on the passenger side is extremely rusted out on the top side of the frame making it harder to notice. the drivers side is fine, but under the ac drain on the passenger side, almost rusted through making the car undriveable. fortunately, i noticed it while replacing the stabilizer link but this has to be a safety concern for honda.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact also indicated that the manufacturer sent a recall notice, the dealer scheduled a repair and stated they completed the recall but the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the contact was uncertain if the dealer provided the repair and if the remedy from the manufacturer provided a solution. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting to determine their solution to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was not available.

My mechanic said that the frame is rotted out under the passenger side wheel well making the vehicle unsafe to drive. the drivers side is fine. the air conditioning hose drips at the spot that is rusted out. this is a major design flaw and should be corrected.

Vehicles brakes malfunctioned while driving, causing accident where injuries took place. driver applied brake but pedal went all the way to the floor with no stop. instead of stopping the vehicle accelerated from 20mph to 65mph on its own and there was no way of stopping it. emergency break was then tried, when this did not work, car was put in neutral in hopes that this will slow down cars unwarranted acceleration. it was when vehicle hit a pole causing tire to mangle which caused vehicle to stop, had it not been for this collision with the pole the car would not have stopped even with all the other attempts. all star honda 414-269-1399 in milwaukee, wi was called to inquire about what might cause break malfunction and acceleration, mechanic by the name of belal indicated that there have been a lot of problems with the break lines of this particular year, make and model. he mentioned that if break line has pressure in it it might cause the line to burst therefore causing the breaks not to work. he could not give an explanation for the acceleration, although other mechanics have told me it can be a number of factors from the throttle position sensor to something electrical or mass air flow sensor etc. police accident report j9l0xblhkf

I have 117000 mile on honda accord 2001 (v4) and car is slow to accelerate at signal or stop sign. took it to the dealer and they are recommending to replace transmission for $4600 because it's faulty.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. the contact's vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle. the air bags deployed, which caused the passenger to sustain a large cut to the left side of the forehead and right side of the head. the passenger side seat belt failed to restrain the passenger. medical attention was required. in addition, the dashboard split in half. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Takata airbags-- spring dealer advised to call honda directly at 888-234-2138 to have vehicle towed. i phoned 8/26 given case #04977053--they said someone would call back monday. i called tuesday 8/30 3x--spoke with elevlyn, gary, coroline," someone will call you back" i called again today thursday 9/1 spoke with chris "someone will call you back". every time i call they put me on hold for 15-20 minutes, only to come back and say the person who can authorize the car pick up will call me back. i live in ny, the car is in houston. i will only be in houston next week 9/5 to 9/10. the know this and they don't care. the notice i go says "urgent safety recall notice" airbags have ruptured and killed and injured drivers---why do they want me to drive such vehicle to dealer? do i have to wait to get injured or someone to get killed taking the car to be fixed for honda to take action? please help me!!! as it is we'll have a rental during our trip- i was no even asking honda for help paying the rental, since i have to drive the car to the dealer [the car that can kill me] for them to give me a rental.

I cannot make it across busy streets safely due to my vehicles transmission torque converter. it takes too long to engage from first to second gear. there was a recall on this issue back in 2004. i bought this car from someone in 2014 not knowing about it. issues include: transmission slips or won't engage. car stutters or jerks while accelerating. check engine light on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving at night, the instrument panel back lighting dimmed and the contact was unable to see the gauges. the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v256000 (interior lighting). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Takata recall? my red srs light is on. i have been to the dealer in martinsville, va and i think a driver side airbag has been replaced. why is my srs red light on just after this?

Takata/honda recall both of my airbags exploded deploying poison gas that made me dizzy and confused and hard time breathing also i received a laceration/burn from fragments in airbag on my arm in a minor collission at low rates of speed wiich caused very little damage to both cars in a rainy intersection ambulance and police were on scene

Upon a standard oil change at 160,000 miles, i was informed that the front sub frame had rusted through on the passenger and driver side. i was told to talk to a body shop immediately because the car wasn't "road safe". looked into this a bit and found that this is a common problem with accords from this time period due to the placement of the air conditioning drainpipe (which empties right onto the subframe) . the car for the most part is reliable, minus the transmission that failed at 130,000 miles. but a frame shouldn't be "rusted through" after 15 years! sounds unsafe, considering the amount of these cars that are still on the road. called honda today and was informed the repair would cost over $1200 with no goodwill on their end. figured this was the best alternative to the situation.

Ffront sub frame is rusting away. was getting a quote from ypsilanti honda dealer for ball joints/brakes and was informed the entire front sub frame is rotting away. this dealer quote is $1633 just for sub frame. car is in mint condition with 100000 miles. had a ac leak which was recharged. car was my son`s college student car and is a grave safety concern.

Takata recall. i had the takata air bag recall on my honda accord. i called the number that was provided in the letters honda sent to my house. we had the takata air bag issue fixed on november 7th at the honda location in new rochelle. after i got my car back from them, the srs light turned on which is related to air bag. i called the number back and they said they cannot do anything. i have to take it on my own and get it fixed but how does that make any sense? i called a few honda locations and they told me they would charge me for a diagnostic! honda puts in defective air bags and then they supposedly fix it and after that i get a light for air bags and i'm told i have to fix it on my own? extremely disappointed with honda and their service. this is beyond frustrating.

Hello the vehicle stops and stalls while driving and there is a strong possibility of crashing this vehicle if this is not resolved. this has occurred twice and it's very scary while driving. i saw a similar recall for 2010 hondas that have the same issue. please help! *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that another vehicle crashed in the passenger side of the vehicle. the air bags deployed with metal fragments discharging from the inflator. the contact sustained an eye injury that required medical attention and resulted in the contact losing the eye. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed. the vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer and takata; however, the diagnosis was unknown. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags). the failure mileage was 180,969.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated while her son was driving at 40 mph, when he crashed into another vehicle. the contact stated does not know if there was any warning light that was illuminated. the air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained injuries on his neck but did not seek medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not drivable. the vehicle was towed to her residence. the insurance adjuster deemed the vehicle was loss. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer had not been informed of failure. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

The passenger side rear front engine support is rusting away due to a ac leak my car was bought last year everything was fine due to hot summers and salty wet winters when this summer came my cars frame where the front support meats the back end and where the engine mount is completely rusted away dues to the years of the ac leaking directly onto the frame when i bought the car the info was not disclosed to me that honda with the years 98-02 had this problem my frame has now completely broken and is hanging by a thread this i'd a very dangerous situation as if i'm driving and the frame breaks it could cause seriously injury or death i noticed the noise a couple weeks ago and when inspection the vehicle and doing some research i found that this is a very common thing and don't think i could have to fix the mistake honda made having a leak that drops directly onto the frame after 19 years of that happening the car is finally breaking down because of it

Got a letter for recall

Srs light is on, it went off and again is on, my auto manual indicates airbags/tensioner systems needs attention. this is a very seious problem that i cant manage without honda offcicial authorized check. my manual indicates a lifetime warranty for this kind of issues. this problem came when i started the car and the light still on.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while pulling into an intersection, another vehicle crashed into the front driver’s side of the contact’s vehicle. no air bag deployed and there was no warning. the contact sustained several injuries, including a broken pelvis, broken fema on the left leg, broken ribs, bruised bone and muscle, broken knee, brain bleed that was drained (steroid was applied). the contact was taken to the er and remained at hospital for 19 days. a police report was filed. the vehicle was totaled and was towed away. the dealer and the manufacturer were not called. the failure mileage was approximately 128,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side curtain air bag warning lights illuminated intermittently while driving. the vehicle was taken to round rock honda (2301 n interstate hwy 35, round rock, tx 78664, 512-942-0939) for a previous air bag recall repair after which the side curtain air bags warning light started to illuminate intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

The vin number lists this car as a 2001 honda accord coupes. there are 17 open recalls for 2001 honda accord 2 dr based on safecar.gov. there are 4 open recalls for 2001 honda accord coupes based on the honda recall site. for some reason none of these recalls are showing up as applicable to this vehicle based on the vin number even though it is a 2001 honda accord coupe. i believe this is the result of an oversight or an error that can have potentially deadly consequences if it means that vehicles that should be in the recall are not being included. *tr

My sis light is on and my dash is dark(illumination doesn't work.stationary and motion no difference

Had recall install done last summer. nor are light came on.

I am an original owner of a 2001 honda accord. i noticed a little noise from the passenger side front suspension. i took tire off and see that the subframe is rusted out. i love the car but now i am nervous about driving the car. i see that this is a common problem. hopefully honda will have a recall. i

Started my car the srs light came on and iis still on while my car is in motion on the city streets and highways and turning. i tried to up load picture image of light being on but this form would not allow me to do so

Subframe will not pass inspection dew to rust on the passenger side has large holes going through it

Airbag light turns on periodically

My car was seen for recall but my car still isn’t fixed to where it’s safe to drive

Both front and rear subframes have rusted completely through such that the car is not road worthy

Any automatic transmission recall

Front sub frame rot due to ac dripping causing advanced rust on passenger side. car is no longer safe to drive. making noise as it is falling apart

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the remedy and part within a reasonable timeframe concerning nhtsa campaign number: 19v182000 (air bags). the contact had not called a dealer for an extended period of time per the notice stating that the part was not available. a case number was provided from the manufacturer and they were to follow-up with the contact to verify part availability. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

My airbag light stays on after the recall was fixed

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving at any speed, the srs indicator illuminated and remained lit while the air bag indicator flashed on and off. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle did not start and the overheating indicator illuminated. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving various speeds and driving over bumps in the road, the contact heard an abnormal rattling noise. additionally, the passenger side undercarriage was rusted and the service/maintenance warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine cradle needed to be repaired and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 133,875.

Subframe completely rusted through underneath air condition. car 18 years old but has always been kept in the garage. also it has only 70580 miles and has been in florida for a few years, and used only 3 mos. per year.

Takata recall: air bag passenegr side light turns on multiple times even a passnger is sitting on the front seat with proper restraint precautions. electric: brake light fuses keep blowing interlock ignition switch: the key can be disengaged/removed while gear is still in drive mode. should not happen. key should only be disengaged in park mode.

My honda has a leaking transmission and is starting to slip horribly. it leaks about a quart a week. every morning a come to see a big puddle of transmission fluid under my car.

I reported this to your office over the phone and received a complaint number, but i lost it. this may be a duplicate report. the dealer fixed the problem; he installed a new driver airbag inflater. but: the red srs warning light still came on. i spoke to them and he said that the warning light served as a warning for several functions. he said that would cost me $ 150.00 to determine the cause; plus parts; plus installation. i did not think that was right. the red light should not service multiple functions. it should have been included in the recall at no charge. while driving, i still have that red srs red warning light. your opinion? *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. when the contact's wife parked the vehicle in the driveway and removed the key from the ignition, the vehicle rolled backwards and almost ran over the contact's spouse. there were no warning indicators illuminated. arrow head honda (8380 w bell rd, peoria, az 85382, (623) 562-9054) stated that they would not service the vehicle because it was out of warranty. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 79,632.

Takata recall...i got a recall letter in the mail...i went to the dealer and had it fixed. it was the srs red light. however, the srs redlight still came on after it was fixed. when i mentioned that to the representative he said:" the srs light serves several purposes. not only srs, but also seat restraints.and several others. if we want to determine that, it is an extra charge of $ 150.00 plus parts". i do not believe that is right. the warning light clearly says "srs". your comments please.

Ignition switch should prevent the driver from retrieving the key while shift lever is in any position other than parking. this failure allows the driver to retrieve the key while the shift lever is in any position therefore allowing the car to roll down if parked in a slope and hit people or other cars.

Takata recall-my srs light is been on for more than 2 weeks and my side airbag lights is also coming on and off...recently my dash lights stopped working

Front sub frame suspension passenger side rotted . about to fall apart and/or causing right side to lose steering capability.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving 70 mph, the srs warning indicator illuminated without warning and remained lit. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,136.

Upon inspection by a garage, it was found that the a/c drains into front crossmember/ subframe, causing accelerated loss of structural integrity by rapid oxidation.

Very rust undernee the motor suport is broke is tÁnger on road

2001 honda accord - vehicle not listed on the recalls list, but the srs warning light will not go off

Nhtsa recall number: 15v-320 i recently purchased a 2001 honda accord that has an airbag from a 2002 honda accord. the 2001 model does not have the current honda airbag recall but the 2002 model does. the vin for the 2002 model is [xxx]. honda refused to replace the recalled airbag. i fear for my safety as my airbag could potentially cause me injury. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Takata recall i am writing you because i brought a car a little under a year ago. i was driving it 2 weeks ago and my breaks gave out it was my break line. i got the car looked at and my frame is rusted and caved in on my break line. i called the dealer the same day nomore then 30min after it happen. the father was not there which is the man who sold me the car at nehre service. he was on vacation he came home 5/16/18 which is 2weeks and a day of it happening. he told me that i need to call the honda factory there was nothing he could do for me. i’m writing this complaint because by law you can not sale a car with a rusted, damaged or bruised frame. he refused to late me trade in when my payments was done which was back in september. i’m to the point where i don’t know what to do. please help me because i put 3000 dollars into this car at this man shop. please get back to me, i almost lost my life because of this. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *pm

Recall # 04v256000 6/7/04 05v025000 1/28/05 never received notification of recall, having these issues currently on my car honda states no recall in effect at this time for my vin.

Takara recall. it was in motion down campwisdom rd in dallas tx 75249 heading towards cedar ridge rd. last part i remember is stop sign by the nature school. i had just left my parents . put my seat belt on at the stop sign i had forgot remembering at stop sign. made a right turn on camp wisdom and just before passing power plant is last i remember . i looked down at the speedometer which read 35 mphtill it was like 3 hours later and everything just faded in and was in a car with my dad in passenger seat. when i became aware the next day i tried to remember what happened and i had out of body experience saw myself walking down the road just above it and what we depict as jesus pointing at me walking then i came to in car with my dad.went back to look at vehicle it hit a tree in front and the side. it was missing a tire from driver side rear. air bags didn't deploy at all as should have. it was in the middle of a curve from what i can tell and tire popped off the rim. this was in 2013. no one was with me but one person witnessed it and during my unaware period let me use their phone to call my dad. they worked as receptionist at wycliffe linguistics center. i might be wrong on date but year is correct i can find out what day and month for sure later on because i had work done on it at motion auto my dad paid for it was a door windshield had to bend frame back as best as could i also sold this car later that year which i believe he junked it.

Tamara recall my son was killed in a car accident in his 2001 honda accord. his injuries were ruptured liver and spleen he was in emergency surgery for 6 hours before he passed away. the inside of his car wasn’t damaged that much. it seems to me to sustain those injuries were probably the air bag didn’t inflat properly.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. while driving 40 mph, the contact swerved to avoid another vehicle. the contact lost control and crashed into a fire hydrant. no air bags deployed. the contact sustained broken bones to the chest and right knee, and injuries to the right side of the head. the contact was hospitalized for over six months. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed by the police department to a salvage lot. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving at a low speed, the steering column seized and the vehicle crashed into a ditch. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the contact suffered moderate pain, which did not require medical attention. the failure mileage was approximately 183,000.

Srs light stays on, it is apparent from googling that a lot of people have this problem, there is a lot of information on turning off the srs light, but i feel that's unsafe.

Right side of subframe is rusted to the point where there is a 6" gap, the damage seems to be directly under a/c drain hose, i noticed this when replacing brakes.

2001 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to suppliers of alternators using substandard parts. *ld *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. the contact called honda of escondido at (760) 737-3200 (located at 1700 auto park way, escondido, ca 92029). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the fee. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

I purchased my honda and it was a wreck and repair but all that was damaged was pass door and fender no airbags deployed but front seat belts have never worked they are locked .when the takada airbag recall came i took my 2001 honda accord to hinda of morristown tn and told them are bout the seat belt issue as well and they said the airbags had to have been deployed are bound becauwe of that they would not warranty the seat belts it would cost me 1200.00 and nor only that but when i asked if they repaired the takada air bag issue they didn't say yes or no i called back asked for a invoice as to what they did to my car and was denied .so i may still be in danger of that recall and the sad part is i have a small child that i have in my vehicle

The engine is knocking

Two recall were done and i still have airbag warning light. i belive something was not done properly. i don't feel safe driving. i receive a latter from takata sefety recall but unintentionaly i didn keep it.i i would like to know who send it to me and can you resend again so i can drive and be safe. thank you

Takata recall

Trying to avoid car infront, my speed limit is 35 mph, car went down to the embankment, airbag deployed.

Takata recall. vehicle was parked in the hot florida sun. airbag deployed spontaneously on front drivers side.

Takata recalls

Srs light coming on

Well i had purchased the car from a seller on craigslist . i had noticed a red illuminated light reading srs on my dashboard i had no knowledge of what it was after further research of what the warning sign was. reliable source given stated that reading indicated a possible malfunction of airbags present in the car

On certain passenger vehicles,the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park

I took my car in for the air bag recall and 9 month later the srs light came on and it's been on ever since. i called the dealership the did the air bag replacement and they told me that i have to pay $150 just for a diagnosis of what the problem can be..

Takata inflators. i got claim letter but no paper showing i can take to have my recall airbags fixed

Takata inflators

Paint peeling and flaking

Takata recall

The car was involved in a wreck with an 18 wheeler that had a trailer on it. it pulled out in front of my car and the trailer hit the front of my car where it totaled my car. the air bag had all types of trash that sms out once the air bag exploded.auhust

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the air bag on the front passenger side of the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator illuminated constantly when someone or an object was placed on the front passenger seat. the vehicle was taken to autonation honda 385 (4030 hacks cross rd, memphis, tn 38125) and the technician stated that an unknown recall was repaired on her vehicle; however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 159,000.

Can some one can tell me how a get remplace my air bag

My air bag lights come on both sides

Dashboard air bag light turned on; this probably mean, that if an accident will occur, they will not inflate.

Side airbags light come

I really love my honda accords. i have owned several. this is the first one i have owned with over 125k miles. it was given to me by my mother-in-law. she owned it for about 7 years. it start to seem like it was a little off mechanically. she didn't know what the issues were and after 7 years she didn't want to put a ton of money into it. so she parked this one and bought a new one. it was parked for about 5 months before i started driving it. since it was sitting for a while i did change the oil and make sure other fluids were topped off. right away, i notice the transmission was shifting hard and slipping a little. so i pulled over and checked the granny fluid which was perfect! i just figured maybe it just needed to be driven a little and lube everything up again. i checked the fluid daily with no change to the level. a week later it's still the same. with no improvement i drained a little fluid out and added lucas as recommended by my honda service tech. still no improvement. i researched a little and found that this is common to start having issues around 150k miles. that's hardly any miles for a honda! in further research i find that nearly every honda for sale is being sold due to the start of granny problems and every one that's being parted out is being parted out because the granny went out. so no luck on a used granny swap! i am absolutely shocked that with the excellent reputation honda has that this hasn't been a part of a recall! i mean come on honda...i realize this is an expensive part to have recalled, but when your reputation goes down the toilet over the 6th gen accord transmission...what will effect the companies worth more? the cost of this becoming a recall and replacing these transmissions or the decline in future sales due to not repairing the vehicles that people pay hard earned money for?!

Front engine cradle (passenger side) rusted through, failed state inspection. ac had not been used for 5-6 years, just fixed before this summer. according to other similar complains, seems it was due to misplacement of ac drain (by design) which drips water to the affected area. mileage 108800.

Takata recall - on jan 10th 2017 my son was in a car accident with his 2001 honda accord and the airbag deployed and stuff hit him in the face he was bleeding all over his face. the car was totaled and its now sitting in a junkyard here where we live i have pictures of the car. my son was rushed to the emergency room in reno, nv. he is ok now and he a lot of cuts, bruises and had whiplash. this car was not safe for a teen to be driving for his first car! the car lost control on the highway and bounced several times off the guard rails at 65 mph.

Hi! i am hoping to own this car for ten more years. since purchase complained headlights not working (have service complaint documented) as i cannot see in snow, rain, ice, when you need them the most. also believe car fills with exhaust fumes for many years. has anyone checked this out?

While changing the front brakes on my car i noticed the right rear corner of my subframe was heavily rusted. upon closer inspection the subframe has rusted through in several spots. directly below the air conditioning drain tube i was able to put a finger through the metal with little to no pressure. the location of this drain tube allows water to drip directly onto the subframe. the opposite side of the subframe has barely any rust on it at all. searching through the internet i found many reports and stories from owners of the 1998 to 2002 honda accords with the same issue. a walk through a local junkyard yesterday provides further proof that this is a design flaw and honda needs to rectify this issue promptly.

"takata recall" shortly after the recall the srs light came on dash and has stayed on. possibly related to air bag, seat sensor or seat buckles. honda refused warranty service, "not a covered item" suggested replacement of the srs unit at $800.00 for the parts. we maintain it's all part of the same safety system and should be covered. after reading on the web it varies from dealer to dealer weather they will cover it or not. we just want whats fair. please advise. original owner. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Took my vehicle in for inspection. mechanic has informed me that the subframe on the passenger side has completely rusted out and is due for immediate failure. upon researching the subframe for the 6th generation honda accord, multiple articles, blogs, and even a news video report by wews news channel 5, point to a/c drain hose as the issue causing premature wear. the driver's side subframe is significantly in much better condition vs the passenger side.

I had my car taken in for the airbag recall and the srs light remains on. i also have the check engine light on constantly. i do not believe they fixed my recall completely and believe my vehicle has several other recalled issues at hand. including the transmission not working properly. the headlight s do not give proper lighting and visibility is horrible at night. the seatbelt on my driver side locks all the time when i try to look over my shoulder. the tcs light sporadically comes on when the road conditions change and i do not feel safe but i don't have the finances to get dealership autoshop work performed. so if i do get into an accident due to these defects being faulty to begin with don't say i didn't try and get help.

I was at dealer for regular check up and they mentioned my car subframe rear beam passenger side is rusted and its very unsafe to drive. they quoted me $2500 and other mechanics $1600. i was keep on checking the rust regularly for my safety and noticed the ac water is dropping from the subframe and that part is always wet. after research in online, i came to know this is a honda 98-02 car design issue. because of the ac drain pipe now my car is unsafe to drive and i cant spend $2500. there has been so many complains about this this should be a recall to avoid any crash. request you to take this very seriously otherwise there will be many crashes in upcoming years and now this defect is for 15 years and people might have not noticed until now. in upcoming years they will see this or run into an accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost power steering ability. the dealer diagnosed that the power steering pressure hose needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 136,000.

While driving down the road at 60 mph going around a turn, heard a loud bang from the front passenger side of the vehicle. had vehicle inspected and found the subframe had snapped. just had oil changed at a honda dealership less than 1 months ago. they said they didn't see the subframe rusted. this vehicle has been 90% dealer maintained it's whole life. i live in ohio and dealership stated they have never seen an accord rust in that area. honda needs to resolve this issue and fix issue. my car is now unsafe to drive and almost not worth the repair cost. $2500+ at the dealership. this is unacceptable. i am not the first to report this this and there should be a recall.

Hard shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. after doing research on the 2001 honda accord transmissions. i'm not the only one that has this problem. there are so many people that believe how great honda vehicles are and it seems that honda doesn't want to do anything about it. my sister inlaw was looking at a new 2016 honda. i showed her all the problems that honda had and she decided to buy something else. shame on honda for not taking care of there customers. you need to recall this transmission and do the right thing. we call this ( standing behind our products and customers ). hope you do the right thing...

Takata recall: i have not been notified about the need for a replacement.

While parking vehicle rapidly accelerated jumping two curbs, damaging three other vehicles, a small pickup truck, and a chain link fence.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. while driving approximately 40 mph and veering right, the vehicle fishtailed, the steering wheel locked, and the vehicle crashed into a tree. the air bags deployed. a police report was filed. there were two injuries, but medical attention was not required. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was approximately 318,000.

The axel that holds my tires on do not hold the bolts that are put on. i have had to replace every single bolt on all four tires once a month, if not more. the bolts come lose after replacing them and tightening them. the bolts keep cross threading after fixing them and putting them on correctly. my driver seat belt comes undone while driving down the road. the interior lights where the clock is and below come on and off randomly. this happens on a day to day basis, ever since i purchased my car. i will be driving down the road and hear a noise coming from my tires, pull over and a bolt or two has come off. this is unsafe for not only me but my family.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for 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. parts distribution disconnect.

Instrument panel lights completely out. very obviously the same issue referenced in nhtsa recall #04v256000 for the lx version of the accord. you can feel the heat coming off the panel (before it was permanently broken.) paid hundreds of dollars to fix it at a honda dealership, only to find that new bulbs and instrument panel didn’t work. reading over the nhtsa is like deja vu, this is exactly the problem i’m facing but for some reason the ex version of the honda accord is not included in the recall. well ask the dealer if i can pay to have the same work as the “should be free” recall is for the nearly identical version of the car. extremely frustrating, makes the car very dangerous to drive at night.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the engine frame was corroded. while driving, a noise emitted from under the hood. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic whom performed and inspection that located a defective air conditioning tube that caused fluid to leak onto the engine frame. the engine frame was severely corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the contact's front driver side air bag deployed and a small flame sparked for a few seconds. the flames were not permanent. the contact suffered first and second degree burns to both arms and hands that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000. updated 07/12/16*lj

Takata recall repairs and replacement to my 2001 honda accord were effected on 2/22/16. on 5/3/16 i was braking for a red light when i heard a loud pop sound followed by a stinging pain in my left arm. when i turned to look at my arm i noticed the airbag from the left side of my car seat had deployed and was now hanging deflated next to me. the air bag left a red welt, it didn't bruise me and the redness only lasted a couple of days. i called my father and he advised me not to drive the car. we had it towed to our mechanic who advised us to take it back to the dealer. a service manager at long beach honda looked at the deployed air bag and said the car had been in an accident. we asked him to take a closer look at the vehicle. when he discovered no damage to the body of the car he got down on all fours, looked under the driver's side of car, stood up, and said there were smudges on the undercarriage. when i informed him i didn't run over anything, he said the best he could do was repair the air bag and reset the sensors for about $1,000. we left and contacted honda and told them what happened. a representative at honda said he would contact the dealership and authorize an inspection of the vehicle. we dropped the vehicle off on 5/16/16 at 8:30am and they contacted us around 5:00pm that same day and said that they had completed the inspection. the technican said he discovered the front passenger side tire appeared to have been pushed into the tire well at some point and because some screws on the steering arm were newer, repairs had been made. we told him it still didn't explain why one airbag deployed on the opposite side of the car. he said it was because the passenger seat was empty. when we asked why the steering wheel air bag didn't deploy he said the sensors decide which airbags to trigger. we realized all they were looking for was a reason get out of it.

Takata recall. honda has mistakenly labeled our vehicle's airbag recall as completed despite our concern that they have incorrect information. we have lived in austin, tx since june 20th, 2015. yet, the recall service was supposedly taken place on august 20th, 2015 in lewisville, tx . this is impossible. lewisville is over 200 miles away from austin and it was recorded as being brought in by a woman whom i have never met or even heard of. after repeated phone calls to american honda motors and a "claims case" that produced no results whatsoever the result from honda's investigation is "we have it marked as completed, sorry. you can pay for an inspection if you want." i find this completely unacceptable and the fact that honda will not inspect my vehicle's safety is an outrage.

Took my vehicle to get rear struts replaced and state inspection. was told car would fail because rear crossover sub frame was rotted beyond repair along with rear bumper frame. ive been hearing thumping coming from rear right of vehicle thts why i thought it was a strut. im getting it repaired but it seams like an aweful lot of these vehicles have the exact same problems, sounds like a manufacturers problem to me. the rest of my car is rust free.

I am the original owner of a 2001 honda accord, the automatic transmission failed at 78800. i paid $4000 to honda dealer to install a remanufactured auto transmission, the second transmission failed completely at 14600 miles again.

Mileage: 133,000- started my car at home and couldn't get it out of park. tried turning it off and then on again while stepping on the breaks. break petal release and hit the floor. had to tow vehicle to shop. shop found that entire under body (sub-frame) was rusted, rotted/ leaking. brake and fuel lines totally rotted along with entire under body, especially noted- located on the front passenger side near the strut assembly, beneath the air conditioner drain. total cost over $2,000. also, paint pealing/ rusting off. started at 60,000 miles. after reading hundreds of complaints online regarding these same issues, and finding that honda is not taking responsibility (air conditioner is located right above engine) i have decided not to spend another time on this car and will never purchase another honda for as long as i live. i guess people have to die before honda will admit model flaw. i'm so lucky i wasn't driving when my breaks went out.

Takata recall called honda headquarter (888) 234-2138 to complain local honda dealership will not provide loaner car or shuttle service while the air bag being fix. complained to headquarter 4/15/2016 4:00pm. headquarter says it's not their problem. within 10 miles radius these dealerships will not provide any transportation service while air bag is being service, which can take 3-4 hours. 1)bill page honda 6715 arlington blvd, falls church, va 22042 2)honda of tysons corner 1580 spring hill rd vienna, va 22182-2205 ( 703) 749-6600 3) browns arlington honda/ 3920 lee hwy arlington, va 22207-3724 (703) 522-8808 4)rosenthal landmark honda 5125 duke st alexandria, va 22304-2927 (703) 823-8000 5) rosenthal fairfax honda 11020 fairfax blvd fairfax, va 22030-5046 (703) 934-8500 6) sheehy honda 7434 richmond hwy alexandria, va 22306-2301 (703) 660-0100 7) honda of chantilly 4175 stonecroft boulev chantilly, va 20151 (703) 633-2400

Takata recall honda called me back in january to notify me of the inflator recall on my car and told me i need to bring it in to be repaired. since i was working a lot at the time and was carpooling with my brother i took the option to set up an appointment at a later date. i recently got to the point where i need to start driving the car a lot again i called honda back to set up the appointment. they notified me that the recall was already complete and gave me the number to the location this repair was apparently done. i called them and they told me a different dealer was the one that did the recall. i went back and forth between different dealers and honda's resolution team multiple times over the next few days before they finally gave me the number to the honda association. i called them and the lady on the phone told me it was already done. i explained everything that happened and she continued to tell me that the recall was already done in houston (which is about a 4-hour drive from where i live) on january 29th. she told me that there was nothing she could do to help me and continued that it was already done. i am the only one that drives this honda and definitely did not take it to be repaired, and honda won't do anything about it. meanwhile after going back and forth with them the past few weeks i am at the point where i am driving my car with dangerous inflators and can't get the repair work done that was supposed to be offered by honda, with a new job in frisco (about an hour drive) starting in a few weeks. i told the lady on the phone that i was going to contact the nhtsa next and she said that she would make note of that.

Failure of the ignition park-shift interlock that allowed the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch without the transmission being shifted to park. the vehicle rolled back out of a parking space after i turned-off the car while in d and removed the key from the ignition switch. this is the same issue as in nhtsa campaign 05v025000 (which did not include my vehicle's vin number). this was also addressed by nhtsa action rq08006 (which did not include my vegicle's vin number). the problem is permanent and it happens all the time. i called honda customer service and asked them to cover the fix of this issue (citing the above nhtsa reports) but they refused to do so. my request if for nhtsa to instruct honda to extend the coverage of 05v02500 to my vehicle's vin number. my issue seems identical to the same issue with honda accord 1999-2002 and many other similar models. i believe my vehicle's vin number was omitted from prior recalls (05v025000 and 10v364000) by an error. it is just out of luck that the failure did not happen earlier and din not cause a crash.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while having maintenance performed on the vehicle, the technician discovered that the subframe was completely corroded. the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive and the subframe needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Subframe rust caused by mispositioned a/c drain pipe dropped my car off for her 200k tune in nh. the mechanic said the subframe underneath the front passenger seat was shot. i debated whether to spend $1100 for a used subframe and labor. decided it was a gamble, but probably worth it. dropped it off two days later and he showed me where. i grabbed the frame and it just crumbled. with the new subframe and tune, she runs like new, even at 200k. later i did more research later and found that other people have had the same issue. i got the car up on a friend's lift and found the a/c drain hose. it was high up in the car and really short! it pointed directly at the subframe. i simply replaced the hose, clamped it on, then tied the end to a thingy further down, so that the opening pointed at the ground. like $2 in parts and 20 minutes, and i'm an amateur. i'm disappointed that honda never officially acknowledged this design defect. i get that they don't want to pay for subframe replacements - they're a business, yadda yadda. but it's such a basic oversight with an easy solution. just a little bit more diligence on their part would have saved me over a thousand bucks. subframe rust is a major safety issue. they deserve to be punished for such laziness and negligence. to nip this in the bud: yes, i live in new england. there's a lot of salt on the roads, but i wash the undercarriage regularly. and if it were general wear-n-tear, the entire subframe would have had similar levels of damage. however, the rot was localized directly under the a/c drain hose. also, the dealership said nothing about subframe rust when i brought the car in for the airbag recall. some 100 point inspection, huh?

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving 40 mph, the side air bag deployed without warning or impact. there were no injuries sustained. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 177,035.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving approximately 45 mph, the instrument panel failed. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the mulitplex control unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v256000 (interior lighting). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags). a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries of a fractured sternum, fractured ribs, and abrasions to the legs, which required medical attention. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. updated 03/10/16*lj updated 03/16/16*jb

Subframe rusted, passenger side. not sure how long i drove this unsafe vehicle with the bad frame.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. while driving 60 mph, the air bag independently deployed. as a result, the vehicle struck the guard rail and caused the passenger side air bag to deploy. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. the collision resulted in one injury; however, no medical attention was required. a police report was filed. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Takata recall. yesterday went to coggin honda of orlando florida answering a recall letter i received from them and from honda headquater, but service was denied because car did not have original part. i am not the original owener i bought car from local seller who is not longer in business and i was not awared of problem i just mentioned. car is still on the road, and i am requesting from honda honda headquarter to honor the recall in order for me to drive safely.

My 18 year old son bought a 2001 honda accord after saving his money. one year later while having a oil change the mechanic noticed the front passenger side of front subframe was rotted so bad a section was missing. terrible that honda will do nothing about this problem that seems to affect many accords. i encouraged him to buy a honda or toyota for their reliability, at least toyota did a recall on their frames.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving approximately 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 192,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v025000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

As crazy as it sounds ,i just had the takata recalled air bag replaced several weeks ago in my honda from takata. today november 6th i was involved in a front end collision going around 35mph on a state highway. the new replaced air bag on the drivers side steering wheel never deployed but the passenger air bag did deploy. the tow truck driver said he has never seen just a passenger air bag go off and not the drivers bag go off to. the drivers air bag never deployed is there a problem with this new air bag from takata not going off or an installation issue?. the air bag was replaced by smart honda dealership in des moines iowa several week ago. the car is at impound right now at the towing company it is not going anywhere because of the damage to the car. there is a police report of the accident...thx

First of all i'm the original owner. ive had my srs dash light come on in the past and honda replaced my seat belt buckle and honda had covered the repair on this . the light came on again recently and when i took it in for an oil change the dealership checked the light issue and told me the srs unit was bad and it would be at least $700 for the repair. i feel this is a major safety issue(airbags won't deploy) and i am seeing this is quite common on this particular make , model , year . i feel that this should be a safety recall because it can definitely be a contributing factor to a fatality in the event of a serious accident .

This is just to enter a complaint with nhtsa about a subframe issue on this make/model/year car. i understand there have been other complaints on this but not enough at this time to involve a recall. i am writing to you in regards to a safety concern with my 2001 honda accord. the subframe of my 2001 honda accord lx has rotted through. this is located on the front passenger side near the strut assembly, beneath the air conditioner drain, as noted by others on posting on the internet. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was rusted due to the air conditioner hose leaking. the vehicle is in excellent condition otherwise, especially with very low miles (77,000) there is no other rot on the vehicle. my mechanic says it is unsafe to drive. it appears to be the result of a design flaw relating to the location of the air conditioner drain. honda should be held responsible for this design flaw and be accountable to repair this unsafe situation. this is an obvious design flaw and should be corrected by honda corp. these vehicles should be recalled immediately given the mounting evidence of this flaw before some poor unaware soul is hurt. i would also like to point out another design flaw with my 2001 honda accord. the car’s clear coat is peeling and has been since about 2013, when i brought it to their attention i was informed many others of the same car have the same problem. i explained i went to a professional paint place and they explained that it was either the way it was applied or the batch lot was a bad catch and you can typically isolate it to an area or manufacturer. i have not had my car repainted as i believe that honda is responsible for this design defect and they should pay for this to be repainted. thank you for your time regarding these issues. i look forward to hearing your response. *tr

To honda corporation re: recall department on june 19 2014 i was driving my 2001 honda accord coupe when i was suddenly hit by a delivery truck who was trying to make an illegal left turn in front of me. my car was total. the front side and passenger side of my car are totally demolished. the irony of it all is that, the front and the side air bag failed to deploy. and as the result i was severely injured without the protection of the air bag. on march 2015 which is almost a year after my accident i received an air bag recall letter from honda corporation. i should have received the warning and recall letter before my accident which is june 19 20014. honda corporation is responsible for my injuries for making a defaulted air bag and failed to warn me about the situation before my accident. i am asking the maker of honda to pay for my outstanding medical bills which is incurred due to the accident. i still have my honda. honda corporation refuse to reply to my letter. that's why i am making this complaint to the honda corporation truly [xxx] vin unavailable information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr*jb

The front subframe on the passenger side has rusted through due to hondas great idea to let the a/c drain there. it's a very common problem and something needs to be done about this. now my car could fall apart at any moment which is clearly not safe.

Vehicle was traveling at approximately 45 mph, rear ended a vehicle stopped in traffic to make a left hand turn. vehicle sustained heavy front end damage front passenger side of vehicle. air bags failed to deploy.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the manufacturer stated that the part was on a national back order. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 198,000.

My ignition-park interlock is faulty but isn't under the current recall. it may be common sense to put the e-brake on when parking but not everyone is perfect, my vehicle has nearly rolled away multiple times now. luckily i caught it in time to stop it from crashing. also if i do leave the vehicle in d4 with the e-brake on, ignition key out of course, and i leave the vehicle parked, someone could break in and push it away. regardless what i showed the dealership, they told me to contact honda of america to file a complaint. i just did that and got told the same thing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,569.

Car changes gears when excelerating.

When can i expect an answer to my question? #10743472. thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *jb

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. while driving at 40 mph making a right turn, the contact believed the tie rod fractured and was unable to control the steering. the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. the driver side air bag deployed. there were metal pieces that came out of the air bag. the contact sustained injuries to the forehead, lower back, and right shoulder. the contact received medical attention one week later. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) and believed the failure was related to the recall. the failure mileage was unknown.

After we received the letter from the honda division, we feel that the vehicle is too unsafe to drive. our question is a short one. who is responsible for the charges to tow this vehicle to our local dealer? thank you in advance for considering this question

I was driving in my neighborhood making a left turn from aspen hill road onto norbeck road in maryland when my steering suddenly failed. i had to use all of my strength to keep the car from crashing. upon stopping and inspecting the power steering fluid, it was empty. i tried adding fluid and it just leaked out onto the ground from the steering rack. i called a honda dealer and was told that the steering rack failed and that it will cost over $2000 to repair it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and had difficult steering. the contact restarted the vehicle and resumed normal operation. the failure recurred six times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 168,020.

The date listed above should be 2/14/2001, when i first bought the car. when i was driving it home the airbag light up. i took the car bag and i'm not sure what was fixed. as the years passed by the light continued to light up. i took the car back to the service department several times. they never offered me another car or fixed the problem. as the years went on there was finally a recall issued. but to this day the light still comes on. i should have been compensated a defective car but i was never offered another car or a reduced price. i recently received a recall notice but your website does not list my vin. can i bring my car to the headquarters location in torrance for an inspection/fix the problem and i would like to be compensated for buying a new car that did not live up to honda's standards from day 1 ( february 14, 2001)... updated 09/30/15*bf

Driver and passenger air bags did not open in the dash during a rollover and front end hit. driver had head injuries from the rollover when his head hit the top of the car. he would have been pushed back in the seat if the bag would have worked. the air bags on the side of the front seats did open. there were no passengers. updated 9/23/15*js

Car started shifting hard into first and second gears. then my check engine light came on and the code: p0740 came up. i have researched this issue and have found that there was a lawsuit in ca regarding this and that it is a major issue for my generation honda. i had my transmission fluids checked and the levels are fine, color is good, and it does not smell burnt. before i pay for a hefty repair, i would like to know if honda has, or will, taken any responsibility for repairs or replacement.

I was t-boned on the drivers side. the airbag deployed and metal lacerated my eyelid causing a cataract and permanent pupil damage.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving at 30 mph, the contact heard a noise underneath the vehicle. upon further inspection, the contact noticed fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 91,000.

2001 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete recall notice. *smd

2001 honda accord. attorney representing consumer writes in regards to drivers airbag inflator module recall notice issues. *smd the consumer sustained serious injuries from the frontal driver's side air bag, when the inflator module ruptured causing metal fragments to protrude through the air bag cushion striking the consumer in his head as well as across his fingers. recall # 14v351000, was referenced. *jb

Honda case # n032015-03-1903237 ** i have removed the airbag module from the steering wheel for the interim. honda of america(hoa) is refusing to cooperate with me in regards to the safety recall notice for the driver side steering wheel airbag inflator -- nhtsa recall 14v-351. contacted hoa at 1-888-234-2138 on march 19th, 2015. i asked if i could take the airbag module/assembly to the dealer and have the airbag inflator replaced while it is off the vehicle. i advised hoa i do not wish to take my vehicle to the dealer, only the airbag module itself. hoa advised "no". i asked for further review, by "case review", of my request and to be contacted via letter because i do not wish to provide my telephone number. as of may 19th, 2015 i have not received any communication/letter from hoa. called hoa again on may 19th, 2015 and was advised they will not send a letter. they wish to contact me by phone. as of may 19th, 2015, i advised hoa i will no longer be contacting them and asked the hoa representative to advise the case reviewer that i will simply not have the recall performed and will leave the airbag module off the steering wheel/vehicle. i have reviewed, to the best of my ability, local, state and federal law regarding safety recalls and can find no law that states i must abide by the manufacturers guidelines for replacing safety devices. it is my understanding that a manufacturer must replace the defective safety device regardless and should make every effort to assist the owner in performing safety recalls. please contact me via letter -- i will not provide my telephone number, email, etc. as it is not required by local, state or federal law. the address i am providing is the same address hoa has on file for the vin.

On inspection of the vehicle, the engine cradle/ subframe on the passenger side is rusted most of the way through making the car unsafe to drive. the drivers side is fine.

I have been in two wrecks that were not my fault over a month period and my airbags did not deploy when i was hit on the front driver side bumper or when i was hit today on the passenger front bumper when i got my car they said that the issues was fixed in sept 2013 and i received another recall again so i need so answers.

Recall results states a recall was issued june 19,2014. we have never received a recall on this and have lived in the same residence for over 25 years. at one time, my "side passenger airbag alert" light was staying on. honda supposedly fixed the issue. but driver's side airbag was never corrected to my knowledge.

I have been trying to get the recalled airbag replacement for honda for months and they will not replace the recalled airbag. i have called several times and they always tell me that my name is on a list and it will take a month to get the replacement part. i've been calling since at least feb. 2015, i called to may 20, 15 and relieved the same answer. i've been called the torrance honda center 2280 crenshaw blvd, torrance, ca 90501 (855) 587-2662. i need to know how to get this recalled airbag replacement.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while the gear lever was in the drive position, the contact was able to turn the key to the off position. as a result, the vehicle rolled away. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 05v025000 (electrical system) but the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 95,000.

In march of 2015, american honda motor co., inc. contacted me via mail concerning a defect in the driver's front airbag inflator of our family's 2001 honda accord. the letter states, "the defect in these vehicles could kill or injure you or other people in your vehicle." the letter further instructed owners to call any authorized honda dealer to a make an appointment to have the defective part replaced at no cost to us. i shortly thereafter contacted our local dealer (diamond honda of glendale) to make such an appointment and was told that the necessary part needed to be ordered and that it should arrive within a couple of weeks. four weeks later, on april 27, 2015, i contacted the dealership to follow up on the matter, as i had not heard anything further since the initial call and was told that the part was on backorder and would "hopefully arrive next month or maybe june." when i expressed my concern that this was such a serious defect as to warn against injury or death as stated in the recall notice and pressed to know exactly when the situation would be resolved, i was told that the volume of vehicles that needed this repair resulted in such a backorder and could not be told an exact date of when to expect repair, nor was i offered any mitigation for the dangerously defective nature of our vehicle in the meantime. i fail to see how this situation is in any way surprising to the parts distribution division of the american honda motor co., inc., and is nothing more than a poorly executed/motivated response to an important safety issue with their vehicles that is perpetuating a dangerous situation for millions of families (mine included). i wish to file this report with the national highway traffic safety administration to document such a lethargic response on the part of the american honda motor co., inc. in regard to this important safety recall. *tr

Ignition switch locked up, and my srs light is on! *tr

Tire failure goodyear assurance p205-65-r15 the tires with about 20,000 miles developed sidewall cracks that resulted to flats.the same thing happened to two of the tires within one week. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. while driving during inclement weather, the driver crashed into a snow bank and veered to the left. as a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the front of another vehicle. the air bags deployed. the driver sustained fatal fractures to the fifth and sixth vertebrae that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v260000 (air bags). the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was unknown... updated 02/19/15 *bf updated 02/20/15. *jb updated 03/31/15 *bf updated 04/02/15*jb

From a position of park in a parking garage to the position of drive the car immediately began accelerating uncontrollably. the gas pedal seemed stuck and slight pressure on it to get it unstuck made the car go faster so i placed both feet on the brake pedal with full downward force but the car kept accelerating. i finally had to crash into another vehicle to prevent my car from hitting people walking in the parking garage. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front end of the vehicle. as a result, the air bags deployed and metal fragments discharged from the air bags. the driver sustained face, ear and leg injuries due to the metal fragments from the air bags that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number:14v351000 (air bags). updated 01/07/15 *bf updated 01/15/15*jb.....updated 12/29/15 *bf picture received 01/29/16*jb updated 2/23/2016*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). the dealer repaired the vehicle, but the contact was concerned that the passenger side air bag might be defective. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Nthsa recall number: 14v351000 was told this is not for my car but shows up on the app.

Back in 2007 i noticed i was able to remove the key from the ignition when not in park. i talked to the honda dealer to which i took my car at the time and was advised it was likely an ignition switch issue, would be expensive to repair and was not covered under any warranty. since the issue was infrequent and could be solved by ensuring the car was in park before removing the key, i was told it did not have to be fixed. the issue has happened more frequently over the years. i can now easily slide the key out while the car is in gear and running. i brought my car to the dealer, was advised honda had a recall for this issue for my make, model and year but my specific vin was not included. the nhtsa database identifies this issue as nhtsa campaign id number: 05v025000. i called and spoke to honda corporate customer service and was advise the issue was my responsibility since my vin number is not associated with the recall. i am upset and extremely disappointed honda will not take any responsibility for this issue despite the fact that i have been experiencing the exact issue described in the recall for years and my make, model and year vehicle is included in the recall. i do not understand and find it very suspect that my specific vin number is not included. internet research shows a large number of honda owners are experiencing the same issue and their vins are also suspiciously also not included in the recall. this is a safety issue and i believe honda should be forced to add any vehicle experiencing this issue to the recall and replace the defective parts at no cost to the vehicle owners. *tr

While driving home from work i noticed the cover in the steering wheel, which covers the air bag became elevated approx 2 inches on one side. i took it to my local honda dealer and they said it was not under any recall but advised i get it fixed. (cost $ 971.00) i took it home to decide what i was going to do. i was too afraid to drive it (the feeling of having a loaded gun pointed at my face. i have just had catarack surgery and if the bag went off in my face i could be left blind). after one week of it sitting in my garage i decided to get it fixed. i paid the amount. i have registered this complaint/concern with honda case #[xxx] regarding the takata air bag. they told me that should my car become part of the recall i would be reimbursed. - thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Passenger side front subframe rusting out from poor design which has air conditioning condensate dripping on to this area of the subframe. the drivers side does not show any corrosion. i fear complete failure of the subframe and will either have to replace it or junk the vehicle. all because of a poor design issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the supplemental restraint system (srs) warning light continuously illuminated. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 166,097.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was uncertain if the passenger side air bag or the driver side air bag needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 204,300.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while the ignition key was in the run position, it released. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the interlock lever and the ignition needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000. djr

The interior dashboard panel lights fail to light up. *tr

Honda has not responded to four requests to repair vehicle due to safety recall for airbags. *tr

I own a 2001 honda accord lx that i purchased new from a honda dealership in may 2001. the front passenger side sub frame has rusted through. the driver side sub frame has not rusted in that manner. in checking further, the air condition drain hose/outlet drips directly on the front passenger side sub frame and is the source of the rusting condition that only exists on that side. i no longer feel it is safe to drive this vehicle and believe others may be operating their 1999-2002 honda accords without knowledge of this dangerous passenger side sub frame issue. honda should be required to alert registered vehicle owners of this issue and also take corrective action to make the vehicles safe again to operate. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the delay and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact’s vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact did not experience a failure.

Dear sir or madam: i took my 2001 honda accord v6 to honda dealer ([xxx] of frisco, tx) for airbag recall on oct 27, 2014. i was also getting engine warning sign on my dash board. after airbag repair i returned home and found following comment on my invoice : "redesigned airbag inflators are not available for installation at this time." next day i called the dealer and american honda. dealer has not responded to my voicemail and american honda customer service said they will respond within 24-48 hours. so far no one has reached out to me. my question to them was if you did not have the redesigned airbag inflators then how have you fixed the airbag recall issue. regarding dashboard engine warning sign dealer said i need to install ega pipe kit to avoid clogging of ega port. honda is aware of this issue as per their service bulletin 99-085 and were supposed to install the ega pipe kit free of cost. honda never sent me any communication nor any of past honda dealers informed me about this problem. the dealer asked me $650 to fix the problem and even charged me $107 for diagnosis of this problem which was diagnosed earlier by autozone technician in just 1 minute for free. honda dealer even refused to do state inspection saying my car will fail the inspection if this kit is not installed. i asked both american honda and dealer to install egr kit for free since it's a design issue with their engine but so far both of them have refused to install it for free. i would request you to take these issues with honda especially the airbag, egr port issue and lack of communication regarding problems in their cars. no wonder honda comes at top in quality surveys since they are not transparent enough to communicate problems with nhtsa or customers. i am worried about me and my family's safety while driving this car. thanks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact was involved in a front end crash where all of the air bags deployed. the driver's side air bag became detached from the steering wheel after deploying. the contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 11v260000 (air bags). a police report was filed and the contact experienced minor burns and whiplash. the vehicle was taken to a salvage yard for inspection. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact’s vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the subframe on the passenger side of the vehicle was rusted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the subframe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

I am trying to get my drivers airbag replaced. today i received a call from my honda dealer telling me my appointment to have my car fixed is cancelled and they do not know when they can repair my car. they also refused to give me another car to drive. my car has a serious safety defect and is not being repaired. can you please help me. *tr

Previous airbag recall for correction was accomplished by local honda dealer on 9/24/09 - 10/02/09. shortly thereafter the passenger side airbag indicator light started to "illuminate" whenever the front passenger seat was vacant. stays on while seat is unoccupied, but returns to "off" when seat is occupied. returned to dealer regarding situation but dealer service person would not address the problem unless a fee of $100 was paid for a "diagnostic check". did not pay dealer for problem that they were responsible for correcting initially so problem continues. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact’s vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Transmission failure while pulling into traffic, close call accident averted by defensive maneuvers by two vehicles. request for assistance to honda america denied. vehicle was one covered by a honda america extended warranty as the result of a class action lawsuit. although mi. was still below extended warranty limit time limit was expired and honda denied any assistance. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) and stated that the part was unavailable to service the vehicle. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. the manufacturer was not notified of the delay. the vin was unavailable. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2001 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to airbag recall. *tgw the consumer stated the parts would not be available, until the end of the year. *jb

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. while driving approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front end of the contact’s vehicle. the air bags deployed and caused the contact to sustain head, neck, and back injuries. the front passenger sustained injuries to the chest from the air bag deployment, which required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 11/24/14*lj the consumer stated the airbag was repaired on 10/24/2014 *js updated 5/6/2015 *js

I have a 2001 honda accord. i just read that many are being recalled due to airbag issues. im not sure what to do to resolve this issue. *tr

Paint peeling on top when i purchased in 2012 just a little bit the size of a small piece of fruit. in 2 1/2 yrs the whole top has peeled, the top of driver side front and back door and the trunk is also starting about 40% now. car is 01 but i see other makes and models that are that age and older that look ten times better. i see honda accords everywhere with the same problem , especially the same color as mine which is dark green.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle jerked and the acceleration decreased. the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the results were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 212,000.

2001 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the consumer was quoted a price of $2400 for a re-built transmission from one dealer and $3,000 from another dealer for a brand new transmission. *jb

I have owned this car since new and maintained it at a honda dealer from purchase until now for most maintenance. at approximately 168000 miles the srs light came on. on 6/2/14 the honda dealer in dover nh determined the occupant position detection system was malfunctioning and said i need to replace the opds control unit and opds sensor (code the dealer got was 15-3) at a cost of $661.98. in the spring of 2006 i received (and still have) a warranty extension notice that extends the warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles which ever comes first on both the opds control unit and opds sensor if they malfunction. it is clear that honda knew this was a major safety issue but did not elect to make a recall. i believe honda extended the warranty to save money as honda knew that many people do not keep their cars more than 10 years (or for 150,000 miles) and secondary buyers may not be aware of the extended warranty if theses items malfunctioned during the warranty period. i contacted honda customer service to see if they would give me some consideration and they said the warranty expired in 2010 and i had to pay for the repairs. i believe that it is unconscionable for honda not to have had a recall in 2006 for this issue as having the possibility of an airbag not working properly could cause serious injury or death. i now have an unsafe vehicle that is virtually worthless if i do not spend $668.98 to replace these units. *tr

Tl * the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was in drive and her foot was depressing the brake pedal. the failure occurred four times. the dealer stated that the ignition lock cylinder assembly failed. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 184,000.

Transmission needs to be replaced. car will not go into reverse. this is a honda recall and honda will not honor since the car is over the age for the warranty but still within the mileage. this vehicle was always serviced at the dealer where it was purchased and were never informed of the recall. *tr

2001 honda accord transmission has internal problems. the car jerks when it shift to second gear. *tr

2001 honda accord lx sub frame on the passenger side is rusted through. all the other parts of the sub frame appear to be is solid condition. ac drainage pipe location above the spot appears to be the reason for the problem. vehicle was purchased in michigan and brought to finland when we moved there. *tr

The clear coat is peeling. started on the roof. then the trunk now it appears the hood may be starting. i kept this car well maintained and there was no good reason for the clear coat to start to peel. honda gave me $500 in "loyalty cash". i have seen this problem on numerous other honda accords dating to the early 2000's. when it first started i thought it was due to using car washes. but then i noticed other vehicles having the same problem. honda didn't even send a representative to look at the car when i requested one. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated there was a loud noise upon shifting gears. the service engine sensor and the gear sensor illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v395000 (power train). the vehicle was to be inspected and repaired by an authorized dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the air bag warning light flickered. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who indicated that they did not have the part available to repair the vehicle. the authorized dealer indicated that they would need approval from the manufacturer to repair the vehicle. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v351000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. ..updated 08/11/14 *bf the consumer stated the problem has been resolved. updated 08/26/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving at an unknown speed, all of the indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. also, the vehicle would decelerate independently. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 170,000. updated 08/11/14*lj the consumer stated the alternator, spark plugs, rotor cap starter and battery were replaced. even though, the there was a recall on the air bag, the light continued to illuminate. updated 08/14/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord.the contact stated that the turning signals and the brake lights failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed an electrical problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage 118,218.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started jerking. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a transmission failure. the dealer stated the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage were 91,000. updated 08/11/14*lj

Nothing has happened. yet. around 5/22 my check engine light went on. on 5/29 i had my mechanic scan the computer. what came up is transmission issues. he told me that most likely it will need to be rebuilt or replaced. so far there are no behavioral symptoms, only the warning light and the computer reading. i will have to take the car in for an extended test before knowing the full extent of the damage. meanwhile, i am driving a vehicle that could kill me or others at any time if the transmission seizes up in an inopportune setting and time. *tr

I went into a honda dealer for the air bag recall, twice. my airbag light however keeps lighting up. i believe that there is another issue going on that has not been addressed. in addition, the paint coating on the car is coming off, fading, and all with significant damage to the overall quality of the car. i see paint coming off from similar vehicles in my area. i believe that both the air bags and paint should be addressed. updated 11/24/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while servicing the vehicle, the private mechanic stated that the contact that the front passenger’s side sub frame was rusted making the vehicle unsafe to be driven. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,000 and the current mileages was 137,010. updated 10/07/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle stated the rust was caused by the a/c leaking. the vehicle was repaired at the expense of the owner. 3/16/15 *js

While pulling into a parking space the car suddenly accelerated and continued to accelerate.. this resulted in my car hitting a concrete pole and another parked vehicle. the vehicle wouldn't stop accelerating until the key was turned off. *js

I have been complaining to honda for over 3 years about the srs module system. i have taken my car to about 2 to 3 different honda dealers. they offered to replace a sensor and some other parts related to this system for $600 but they do not guaranteed those fixing will solve the srs problem plus they also are not sure if in a case of an accident the air bag will deploy or work right. why paid for this repair went they can't guaranteed it will work. honda is very missleading. they should be order to issue a recall on this srs system. what could be more of a safety issue than this problem. are they waiting for people to get hurt due to not deployment of the air bags due to srs system issues. other car companies are order to do recalls on brakes failure, seat belts, honda is not being an honest customer oriented company. *tr

The transmission started making hard shifts . it has gotten to the point now that i am going to have to replace the transmission. *tr

The rear engine beam rusted through on the passenger side of my 2001 honda accord ex 4 cylinder sedan rendering the vehicle un-drivable. honda motor co refuses to accept responsibility for this issue which is a design defect caused by the air conditioner drain line being placed so that it leaked onto the passenger side of the rear engine beam. the driver side of the beam is perfect, with no rust issue. i have been to 3 local metro detroit honda dealerships and they refuse to replace the engine beam. each of these local dealerships are also refusing to provide an explanation as to why they are refusing to replace the rear engine beam even though i realize i would be paying for it. i can only guess as to why, that being if the dealerships refuse to replace the rear engine beams, then if honda is sued in a class action law suit, they can deny there being a problem because there would be no supporting repair documentation to subpoena. i bought this car new from honda and have a file three inches thick with dealership maintenance and repair invoices. this is not an issue of owner neglect. there are many other complaints from other 2001 honda accord owners on the internet with this same complaint to which the nhtsa has so far refused to force a recall. i don't see how this design defect is any different from the toyota trucks which were recalled several years ago for rusted frames which rendered those vehicles un-drivable. this same year vehicle also had a class action lawsuit for transmission issues. this particular vehicle has had 5 transmissions replaced of which i paid for the last one because of the faulty transmission design. this rusted area is next to the transmission, which means the dealership had to have seen this problem developing, but decided to remain silent about it. i have owned 4 hondas and will never own another one. *tt

Our 2001 honda accord experienced a failed transmission at 180,000 miles. the car started shifting rough at 70,000 miles, and we reported the issue to the honda dealer. they inspected and said that it was normal. we contacted honda of america (1-800-999-1009) and they would not help us at all. with a bit of research we found out that according to a lot of reports on the internet have been aware of this issue, and have helped some owners pay for the costs of replacing or repairing the transmission. however, there is a liability and responsibility issue here and we, as well as every honda owner should have been made aware that there vehicles may have transmission defects which could lead to technical and safety problems. honda should have sent notices to honda owners alerting them to take their vehicles to nearby dealerships to have them inspected. it is apparent that honda was and is aware of this issue and by not issuing a recall or an alert, then they are avoiding liability and responsibility to correct their deficiency and are handling these issues on a cases by case basis, hoping that they can steer clear of a national recall. this problem is a clear result of honda's negligence and attempts to conceal a matter for which they have knowledge of and for which that have already admitted to by assisting customers on a cases by case basis. *tr

While driving, the d4 indicator from the transmission is illuminated. extremely slow or delayed gear engagement, upshifts or downshifts. loud noise from the transmission this posed a danger while driving. honda dealership told me there was no warranty extension. but upon calling honda they told me there was an extension of warranty. *tr

2001 honda accord. consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission failure. *smd the consumer learned after the transmission failed, and had it fixed, a class-action suit had been filed against honda. prior to the replacement of the transmission, the consumer noticed the transmission was hesitating on upon shifting. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and upon disassembly, it was noted that the third gear clutch pack was worn. also, the steering rack was leaking.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the contact hit the curb and the passenger’s side air bag deployed. there were no injuries. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated that the seat and air bag needed to be replaced. the dealer stated the manufacturer was not responsible for the repairs. the failure mileage was 168,000. the vin was not available.

I bought the car to a person who said the car started the transmission problem years ago. the transmission slips when acccelerating and decceleraring and responds late from fist to second shift. i made a research and many people have this problem and i found on web this car had a bulletin but only till 100 miles and 7 years, which is not the clients fault and is unfair they gave limits to this type of problem. this is a safety problem and the fix should not be limited to a warranty.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph and crashed into another vehicle. the air bag deployed and the chemical in the air bag severely burned the contact's right hand. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 181,000.

As i pushed down on gas the car hesitated to go and my check engine light pops on. i took my car to advanced auto parts to check it and it read transmission torque converter. *tr

Was pulling into a parking space, went to put on the brakes to stop, car rapidly accelerated and went up/over curb into bushes despite attempts at braking. damage to car included scraping of underside of bumper, and car required realignment. took to dealership for inspection, no cause for rapid acceleration was determined; was instructed to monitor rpm's for possible repeat occurrence of rapid acceleration and return to dealership if any problems should arise. contacted american honda motor co. of incident and was instructed the same. *tr

On september 16, 2013, my husband was involved in a car accident in which he suffered a vision loss. though it is temporary and reversible, it has completely changed our lives. per doctors' report, this vision loss was direct impact of violent rocking of his head. after ensuring my husband was in a stabilized condition after this life threatening event, i started putting pieces together to solve this puzzle. when i looked at the photos of the car after the accident (posted here: http://sdrv.ms/1gsaadg), i was shocked to see that the passenger side airbag was deployed, while driver side airbag did not deploy! when the accident occurred he was wearing the sit belt (tied to the seat by seat belt, he was tied on the stomach and to the chest). that seat belt may have been crucial in saving his life. however, the driver side airbag never deployed. this caused violent rocking of his head resulting into sever simultaneous hemorrhage of both eyes and ultimately leading up to total loss of his vision. i am confident that had the driver side airbag deployed as expected, he would have been in a much better condition. i trusted honda vehicles and preferred those for my young kids. we selected honda for its commitment to safety, reliability and quality. however, this airbag deployment malfunction is leaving troubling thoughts with me, my husband, my family and friends. we do not want to see any other person reliving such a traumatic experience. therefore, i would like honda motor company to look into this aspect and check our car to find out any defects of malfunction in airbag deployment.

Obviously, motor vehicle headlights are essential safety equipment. the headlight lenses in all cars become clouded over time regardless of maintence or brand of vehicle. this is a definite safety hazard as light from the headlights is greatly reduced. replacement on my car is approx. $400 per lens. this is perfectly avoidable by using better materials. auto manufacturers should be made to replace them at their cost, and use proper materials in all new cars manufactured. i am stunned that no regulating body has done their job in addressing and correcting this serious issue.

I brought my 2001 honda accord, which is in pristine condition, with 158,000 miles in to my mechanic. clunking noise in the right front passenger area...figured it to be bad sway bars, cv joints etc, so normal wear and tear. i get a call later that day to hear it is a major subframe rusting issue and that the frame connection to the body is broken and the subframe itself is in mutiple pieces. he tells me you have to see this...took pictures...documented the problem. i too did some research online and found that this is a common problem with this year and that honda recognizes this but fails to do anything about it. the air condition drain is positioned so that it is constantly dripping on to that part of the sub frame. this is a major safety issue and i was advised not to drive the vehicle until i had the part replaced. honda needs to take responsibility for this before someone gets severely hurt and this turns into a class action lawsuit.

On-coming vehicle crossed center line hitting right front of honda accord. both driver and passenger side airbags deployed. however, the driver side airbag inflator ruptured and propelled the metal disk into the driver's head, fracturing her skull. the vehicle may have been subject to nhtsa recall campaigns 08v593, 09v259 and 11v260 but never repaired. the honda was bought used in early 2012. honda was notified and settled pre-suit with injured driver. information supplied by legal counsel for injured driver.

I own a 2001 accord v6 with a little over 136,000 miles. check engine light came on after car had been hesitating and slipping when changing gears. also was pulling when going around corners (almost felt like braking automatically). took the car in, and initially there was a code for iacv (idle air control valve). auto shop flushed the system, reset check engine light. the next day, check engine light came on again. brought it in after a couple of weeks and it's a code p0740 for tcc (torque converter clutch) solenoid valve circuit malfunction. was told it's the transmission, which appears to be happening quite frequently - and conveniently after the 100,000 warranty extension was granted. feels unsafe driving the car, not knowing if/when the transmission is going to fail, so now i'm forced to spend $2000 getting the transmission rebuilt. *tr

My transmission started showing signs of slippage that caused the transmission light to blink and check engine light to go on after heading down a side street leaving my office for the day. the next morning i drove to service center and they said transmission had failed. this is in alignment with all the complaints (and apparent law suit from 2006) involving 2001 accords. honda will not honor participating in the cost to fix the transmission due to constraints of lawsuit even though there is precedent of goodwill repair gestures that have extended beyond the suit (to which i did not opt in to participate). i have not opted to repair the car as of yet due to the cost. *tr

The transmission in my honda accord 2001 has been faulty for at least 2 years now. there was a recall on the transmission but the recall expired according to honda. there is no option but to fix the transmission if it blows and that's basically what i'm waiting for. honda has not guaranteed that if the transmission is fixed, it will not happen again. i took my car into a honda dealership twice for airbag recalls and my airbag light is still lit on my dashboard. overall, i feel as if these issues are safety hazards and i feel stuck in a horrible situation with no help from the manufacture. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the engine warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the torque converter clutch solenoid malfunctioned prematurely and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. *tr

My check engine light came on, and i was informed that i needed a new transmission. i was told this may be covered under an extended warranty that honda issued due to this very common transmission problem. honda informed me that this warranty is expired, and offered me a used transmission with 64,000 miles on it, and a 12,000 mile or 1 year warranty which ever comes first for $3,250. honda needs to issue a recall for this faulty transmission because their warranty extension has left people like me with a vehicle that is a safety hazard and a minimum $3,250 repair.the offer for this used transmission is a joke because it's the same transmission that i currently have, so what happens if it to fails not even a year and a half from the date i purchased it. transmissions that have been taken very well care of (this car was previously owned by a mechanic) do not fail just before they reach 75,000 miles. honda needs to accept responsibility, and issue a recall for this transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the key was able to be removed without the gear shifter being in park. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated a lever located in the transmission would have to be replaced in order to prevent the failure from recurring. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Horn functions intermittently. while driving straight ahead (normal highway driving), horn does not work. isolated the malfunction and found that the steering shaft is only intermittently grounded, and the horn requires that ground in order to function. the horn (and the steering shaft ground) operates perfectly when the key is removed from the ignition switch. it appears that something in the ignition switch is causing the loss of ground. the failure has not been repaired as of yet. *tr

Transmission slips and clunks when shifting from first to second gear. srs light illuminated on dash. side airbag light illuminates intermittently. *tr the consumer stated the traction control light came on the dash, stating it had turned off. the consumer stated he didn't think much of it at first, but then he noticed when the brake pedal was pressed hard to the floor a even relatively low speeds, the brakes didn't respond as they hosuld.; basically the brakes were not effecgtive when having to stop suddenly. the consumer was informed the brake lights were staying on all the time, as he was driving, but would go out, when the brake pedal was pressed. also, when the traction control light illuminated on the dash and the cruise control would not engage. the repair shop found a caode of c0277 brake pedal position sensor defective. they replaced the brake pedal sensor. within a couple of days, after the repair, the problem occurred again, which then resulted in an accident. the consumer stated he was driving at a low speed, and the person in front of him stopped suddenly and he stated he should have been able to stop, but the brakes malfunctioned and he rear ended another vehicle. the consumer returned to the repair shop, to see why the brake lights were staying on. the repiar shop found a bad brake light switch. they replaced the switch and recalibrated the brake pedal position sensor. they also found an internal fault within the control module and replaced it. after he left the repair shop, about a mile down the road, the problem happened again. the repair shop found a a bad connection from the ebcm to the brake light switch.

There have been several recalls for different honda vehicles with this problem: the mechanism that locks the key in the ignition while the vehicles are in gear can wear out. when that happens, drivers are able to remove keys without shifting into park. i can take the key out without the car being in park. there have been no injuries to date. i have been trying to make sure that i put the emergency brake on everytime i park my car. this has been happening with my car for several years, but it has never been included in a recall. i am not sure when it started or what the mileage of the car was when it started. i called honda today when i saw the latest recall to see if they would fix my car or if i have to wait until someone gets hurt or dies and they say to contact you because they could not just include my car in the recall. *tr

Bought the car new in 2001 from john eagle honda clear lake. the first transmission gave out at 37400 miles due to a defective transmission. car transmission suddenly started making noise and slipping between gears. honda placed vehicle on their computer and received an error message. we were told a new transmission was only solution. the same error message came up on the "new" transmission. we were told to try honda customer service for assistance, which told us the solution, was totally up to the dealership. we waited for over two weeks for [xxx]to call; i had to call him again today to get his reply. the clear lake honda dealership that we have been going to since 1997 says their "hands are tied". [xxx] the service manager states he talked to vernon sage, district manager, and states they have no transmissions to correct another defected transmission but they can sell me a new one??!! this is an issue of safety not just cost and it is absolutely unacceptable that honda cannot honor their mistake. if this transmission would go out while on a highway there could be a real tragedy. they knowingly replaced transmissions with the same defect. this car is driven 90 percent on the highway and wells maintained w/the same honda dealer. there is no reason that this car should need two transmissions within only 112000 miles. the dealer passes the problem to honda customer service, which in turn hands the problem back over to the dealer. it should be a crime to know of a failure that could cause a major tragedy and not honor or accept your mistake and make it right. this is an issue caused 100% by a known defective transmission that honda and the dealership are completely aware of. there are entirely too many other honda owners with the exact same problem with the second transmission. there is not any "goodwill" from honda by putting in the same defect. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

On several occasions prior to august, 2010, i have parked the vehicle, exited the vehicle, locked the doors and returned from my errand, only to find that the vehicle had been left in gear. nothing happened on the first several occasions but then in 2010, there was a recall on certain hondas for the same problem i had experienced. the keys are not supposed to come out of the vehicle if it is left in gear. at the point of that recall, i contacted honda (2010) but they told me my vehicle was not included in the recall, and if there ever was a recall on that issue, i would be notified. fast forward to thursday, december 6, when there was another occurrence, this time much more serious. i was in a parking lot, got out of my car, locked the car and started walking away. i then noticed the vehicle rolling forward towards the car in front of me. i got between my vehicle and the other vehicle and tried to stop it and was injured in the process (only bruises, though). the car hit the car in front of me. now i see that there is a recall on some other hondas for the same issue, but mine is still not included. this is a continuing problem and should be recognized by honda, especially since it's obvious it's occurred in many other hondas. i don't understand why they won't do anything about my vehicle and it is likely another incident will occur and one day, it may hit a child in a parking lot! *tr

2001 honda accord v6. consumer writes in regards to a faulty opds sensor that trigger srs. *smd the consumer stated two months after the vehicle was purchased, the air bag light illuminated. he immediately took the vehicle to the dealer, where he was informed honda published a service bulletin on feb 5, 2088 regarding a warranty extension for a faulty opds sensor. they refused to fix the problem because the vehicle was older than 10 years old, but met the criteria which was less than 150,000. a*jb

While driving on the highway the transmission slipped out of gear & would not engage right away causing a very dangerous situation. the person driving behind me almost hit me from behind & became very angry because i couldn't change lanes quick enough to get out of the way due to heavy traffic. now the transmission slips when it tries to shift between gears at lower speeds (it is an automatic) or makes a hard clunk when putting into drive. *tr

Hi purchased a used honda accord on saturday everything ran fine for about 30 min the. when i got off the freeway i noticed to trans was starting to slip got home and looked under the car and there was trans fluid everywhere on the ground car had lost a good amount of atf. just spent 4000 on a used car went to the dealer told me the trans was serviced there at 114,000 miles for a trans service 16,000 miles later in going in on a massive leak. reading about this trans has me worried as i got a car with decent miles thought i'd get a lot more then 40 miles out of it it's at the dealership now awaiting diagnosis if they say its my trans i'm going after someone. *tr

A loud sound came from transmission during acceleration, and the check engine came on, along with the d4 indicator started blinking. transmission started slipping. *tr

I had transmission replaced at 60,000 miles 2 months after i purchased it. paul moak pontiac in jackson, ms supposedly put a new transmission in the vehicle. i never really felt that it operated correctly. how could it if honda made all these transmissions. now 7 years later, october 2012, i have another code or automatic transaxle problem. ridiculous. i just bought another used 2000 honda accord and i pray that i don't encounter this same issue. *tr

The srs light came on in my accord, make a long story short i took it to the dealer and they run a test on it. told me that if it was the air-bag that was causing the light to come on then it would be fixed at no cost due to a safety malfunction, they run the test and it came back that it was the wires leading to the air bag but not the actual bag itself having the problem. but they told me that if the srs light was on at all the air bags would not deploy at all. so is that not a safety issue as well? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that when driving, the seat belt would unlock independently and the srs warning light illuminated. the contact reconnected the seat belt but the warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the seat belt was under a lifetime warranty and they would repair it only if the srs warning light shut off at some point. the dealer also stated that the set belt buckle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 177,000. ..updated 11/14/12 *bf updated 11/19/2012 *js

I brought in my 2001 honda accord ex to my long-term honda dealer (i'm the original owner of the auto), because i noticed that my transmission seemed to be acting up. they informed me that a new transmission needed to be installed (appx. $4800). i found myself in a predicament because the kbbv was only between $4000-$5500. i was not pleased that a honda could need a new tranny with that low mileage (we moved to holland for four years and the car sat during the '01- present). but, i looked at my service records and noticed that honda had already installed a 2nd transmission in 2003. what? this now means that this new one would be the third transmission in a car with 69,900 highway miles.?!?!?! honda america, along with my dealer, said there is nothing they can do as the time warranty has expired (7 years, 8 months they said they extended it to because there were so many complaints about this year's transmission. i explained, "okay, fine, then naturally we must take both transmissions that have failed and add the years=appx. 11.6-12 years. now, the mileage and the time should be covered. they must need an abbasid because my math did not compute with them. why am i writing? i read online that there are thousands of these faulty cars on the road and last saturday when we were stopped at a red light, it turned green, i pressed down on the pedal, and nothing; no movement. we were then, very lightly because the light had just changed, hit in the back. my 5 and 9 year old sons were in their car seats and were very frightened and upset. honda america is aware of this faulty design and yet refuses to offer a honest and goodwill safety/service recall. what if the accident had been worse and my dealer had kept their knowledge of the possible accident to themselves just to make $5000? i believe each of my children would be worth more than $2500 apiece! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled sporadically when driving at any speed. when the engine was restarted and the gear was shifted, the vehicle would jerk abnormally. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to several mechanics who performed diagnostic testing and located the failure at the transmission drive shaft. the transmission was replaced and the failure was repaired. the failure and current mileage was not available.

Traveling on 4-lane highway when another vehicle exited a parking lot at a high rate of speed, striking the right front of the 2001 honda accord. both driver and passenger side airbags deployed. however, the airbag inflater ruptured, striking the driver in the head, fracturing her skull. airbag inflater may be subject to recalls 08v593, 09v259, and/or 11v260. current vehicle owner is third owner of this vehicle. (this submission is by legal counsel for injured driver.) *tr ..updated 09-19-12 *bf updated 09/21/2012 *js

I purchased this vehicle new in november 2001. i noticed that the transmission would not shift correctly from 1st to 2nd and read some complaints from other owners with the same problem. i took the vehicle to the local honda dealer for inspection and was told there was nothing to worry about. the problem has persisted since and has gotten worse as it gets older. please advise of any kind of recourse i may have should a transmission replacement be necessary. i did have one solenoid on the transmission replaced a year or so ago as well as a motor mount. *tr

When coming to a stop the car did not down shift to first gear. when the gas was applied it banged into first gear. i took it to the honda dealer who double drained and refilled the transmission. it worked great for a few days and now slips and shifts at will. i am told it needs a new transmission. the honda dealer asked american honda to participate financially in the repair. american honda declined. i was never notified of the premature failure findings or the class action law suit. i purchased this vehicle new and have maintained it according to manufacturers recommendations. the car is now not safe to drive as the transmission can fail at any time with no warning. i think american honda should participate in the cost of repair as they have with so many thousands of similar vehicles. *tr

Safety restraint system (srs) light came on. took it to dealer. code 15-3 opds asy. they reset code as per diag. sheet. they told me to drive it and if it recodes then i will need to have the opds asy replaced. the srs light did come back on. i have search the internet and have seen many, many honda owners complain of this same problem. it is a very expensive part to replace (approx $700 for the part alone). obviously this is a manufacturing problem with the way the car was made. honda owners should not have to pay to have this fixed if it is a chronic problem with a lot of honda cars. *tr

My mother had picked up my niece from her school and was waiting for my nephew and his friend to get out of high school. when ready to go, the car was difficult to start. took about 10 min to get the car to start. after the car started, went into reverse and backed out of the parking space. put the car in drive and it "chugged" a couple of times. then the car accelerated unexpectedly. she was unable to slow the car down by applying the brakes. the car traveled 460 feet accelerating the whole time.the approximate speed of the car was between 60-80 mph. at the end of the parking lot, she turned left and the car hit a curb launching them into a pole that holds up the chain link fencing around the school. they went thru the fencing and into the block wall behind it coming to rest there. all 4 occupants were seen by a doctor and released that day. my mother has numerous cuts and bruises. my nephew shoulder and back are hurting him. my niece has scrapes on the right arm from the block wall. my nephews friend has a black eye. *tr

In 2006 honda issued an extended warranty on the transmission due to the many complaints/failures. shortly thereafter we started experiencing slipping/missing gears and took it to klein honda in everett where we purchased it. they ran the diagnostic and told us that it wasn't bad enough to warrant a replacement. since then it has slowly gotten worse to the point where it is becoming a safety issue because we never really know if it is going to catch and actually go or when it will just decide to stall. now of course it is past the extended warranty and the dealer refuses to fix it. *tr

While operating my vehicle on the highway the driver side air bag deployed striking me in my left arm causing pain and bruising, not to mention a bit of panic. the vehicle was not involved in a collision. *tr

I bought this car brand new in 2001 from a honda dealership. a couple of years later, the transmission had failed. i called the honda dealership where i had bought the car and they acknowledged that this generation had a known transmission defect. they repaired my car for free because it was still under warranty at the time and i was told that the transmission now had an extended 7year/109,000mile warranty. on july 15th, 2012, i was driving on highway 101s at 65mph when the check engine light suddenly came on. i noticed a slight loss in power, but my car did not die out. the check engine light stayed on. the next day, i decided to test drive the car again to see if the check engine light was a one time occurrence. i started up the car, put it in reverse, and then to drive. there was a sudden delayed jerk from reverse to drive. i managed to plug in a code reader into the car's computer port and pulled up two codes: p0700 and p0740. both of these codes are associated with the transmission. not again?!?! my car has now exceeded the extended warranty and i am afraid that honda will not cover the repairs. i read on several forums that this has also occurred to honda owners where the dealership has refused to repair the vehicle due to the expired extended warranty coverage. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while parked, the contact noticed that the srs light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the technician stated that the front driver’s seat belt buckle would have to be replaced. after the repair, the srs warning light continued to illuminate. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time. the technician inspected the vehicle and reset the warning light. the srs warning light illuminated again. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 152,800.

I don't know who to contact. i had a air bag re-call. i took into honda dealership to repair. im physically disabled and in a lot of physical pain. it took them a long time just to take me over to shop and wait and then take me to house and then i had to get picked up and wait on car again etc. the air bag light was off but after a short period of time the air bag light came back on again. i cant physically go through that again. i will contact the ada but do you have any ideas as they didn't fix the problem. this is not my fault and i shouldn't suffer for their mistake. its the same light and in the same spot. thank you *tr

The vehicle shifts hard from1st to 2nd and 2nd to 1st. the same problem that honda settled out of court for in 2006 class action settlement. reports are that honda only pays 50-75% of repair costs. in this case the repair costs are roughly 75% of the vehicles total value. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted a loud grinding noise while changing gears. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. no further assistance was provided. the contact also stated that the transmission was replaced once prior at the mileage was 55,000 on september 6, 2011. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 91,613.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while parked, the vehicle lunged forward abnormally accompanied with a loud pop sound. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the main drive belt and the power steering pump were replaced. the dealer also advised the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that her vehicle was not covered under recall. the failure and current mileages were 145,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v593000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module). the failure and current mileages were 18,000.

Transmission was slipping when it shifted into 2nd gear for several weeks, then it just stopped. now it will cost 3000 dollars. the car has only 69000 miles and never was abused. i was the only owner. *tr

When car turned on, rpm needle zoomed up to 4 and would not go down. towed car and fixed transmission for $2000. just a little over a year later, delay in shifting. electronics of transmission were fixed. one month later, rpm needle jerking and hopping, car not responding well to gas input. thank goodness all these incidents were on local roads and lots by my home. imagine on the freeway or busy roads with my 6 year old in the back. time for a recall! *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) however the part needed for the recall repair was unavailable. the technician advised the contact that the part could possibly be available the following week. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced an air bag failure. the vin was unavailable.

Srs light will not go off. *tr

Car cuts off while in traffic...pull off road and wait for a few minutes and car will start.has happened multible times and is very dangerous...my problem is there is a recall for ignition switches for 1998 honda accords for this exact problem and looking at online blogs this is not an isolated problem for the 2001 accords....why not?????

I just wonder how long do i get a recall for airbag. i have honda accord 2001 for a little over a year. last time i received a recall was last year; sometime in summer. recently, srs light came on, so i wonder how often am i suppose to receive a recall. thank you. *tr

Car was being driven at 20 mph when engine raced and the car coasted to a stop. the shift lever moved through all positions but car did not move in forward or reverse. car was towed and the diagnosis was that the front drum of the transmission had completely broken down. transmission was totally rebuilt at a cost of $1950. this was the replacement transmission installed by honda at 40,000 miles under warranty after the original transmission failed. *tr

I experienced a transmission failure at 130000 miles on a 2001 honda accord, a car that is supposed to be known for reliability. i was making a left-hand turn at the time and the unexpected failure of my car to switch into a higher gear nearly resulting in a deadly collision with oncoming traffic, lucky the other vehicles has sufficient time to react, and i was able to avoid damage. however, this problem has me concerned with the reliability the honda corporation claims to have. this is an example of a blatantly obvious problem with honda vehicles that may well end in death, or serious personal expense. *tr

I had my 01 honda accord ex recently inspected by an independent mechanic and they found a rusty hole (size of a quarter) on the topside of the subframe on the passenger side. they stated, that other than this small rusted area, the rest of the subframe and car body was in excellent condition and completely free of rust. mechanic stated, air conditioning unit is draining on this area of the subframe and this could be under recall. they said this was very dangerous and serious safety issue, the subframe should be replaced asap, and recommended i take it to a honda dealership for recall issues. took it to mike pruitt honda akron,oh for inspection (for this issue), they put it on a lift and from underneath said they couldn't find a hole in the subframe. i told them, the rust hole is only visible on the topside of the passengerside subframe. they found a small hole (where i mentioned), said it wasn't a safety issue, and there weren't any recalls for this issue. they denied it was caused by the air conditioning leaking on that part of the subframe, yet couldn't give me an alternate reason.they were evasive and dishonest and told them i'm going to another dealer. i brought it to park honda for their inspection, they found the rust hole, and recommended the entire subframe be replaced at the cost of $2250.00. they evaded answering what caused this issue (air-conditioning leaking on subframe) . i had them do this work and in the meantime,i will consult a lawyer. *tr

Transmission started slipping then during the same local trip started jerking violently while in traffic. once pulled over it was taken to a garage to get looked at. it was diagnosed with having a failed transmission. *tr

The transmission slips all the time when trying to move from a full stop the rpm's rev but no movement then it jerks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while stopped, the contact applied the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated to the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced due to a failure in the differential bearing. the transmission was previously replaced twice by a dealer under a manufacturer's recall. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that after having repairs performed on the vehicle under a manufacturer's recall, the vehicle began exhibiting a loud noise and violent jerking while driving 30 mph and shifting gears. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 101,000. updated evoq 01/24/12

Transmission went bad at 96,000 miles. honda is fully aware of a defective torque-converter which ruins the unit. went to the torrington, ct dealership today, spent $116.00 to be told what i already knew-transmission needs replacement. was quoted $4,050.00. to repair it. honda offered $1,000.00 toward the repair which i declined. this is a huge safety issue, not to mention wrong since i can no longer use the car. how does honda get away with this? they issued a directive tsb but not a recall despite scores of honda owners experiencing transmission failures in various driving scenarios. someone will get hurt or die due to honda's negligence. *tr

Transmission failure-on 11-21-2011 my transmission failed and now has to be replaced with a new honda transmission at a cost of $4,000.00. *tr

Transmission problems at 34,000 and now again at 120,000. this car will be on it's 3rd transmission. *tr

The green paint on the roof and door started to peel off and generated white layer substance. i noticed many honda green cars have similar problems, i believe that this is badly manufactured, faulty and defective paint. *tr

I own a 2001 honda accord which has been experiencing problems at 70,000 miles with the transmission slipping and not shifting smoothly. my research has indicated that this is a common problem but honda has only recalled 2003-2004 accords even though they have the same transmission. i am very dissatisfied with this reliability issue considering i bought the accord for its reliability. *tr

A failed transmission on a used 2001 honda accord. this transmission failed not long after the extended warranty period. it took a little longer to break. honda refuses to help getting it fixed even though they are aware of their sub-standard product. *tr

Vehicle developed leaks in brake line and fuel line in region below floor pan. this was due to rust-through. service advisor informed me that this condition has been showing up lately, and showed me an assembly that had been recently replaced on a similar vehicle. vehicle was impounded by dealer because of potential total failure of systems. vehicle required almost two weeks to repair because honda had a national backorder on the replacement parts. this suggests to me that there may be a sudden demand for these parts. *kb

After have the recall done on this car 5 years ago. my transmission is having all the issues known by everyone. engine light is one service computer states transmission shifting problem. aamco has told me that its a known issues with this model car to have transmission issue before the recall and way after and yet honda is silent! i am sorry but this is just not right! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that vehicle instrument panel lights, interior lights, parking lamps and tail lamps were defective. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v256000 (component: interior lighting). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 99,000.

The gas tank on my 2001 honda accord started to leak from the horizontal welded seam at approx. 126,000 miles. it was not noticed for over a month since it only leaked when the tank was over half full. during that period, my daughter used the car and often transported her three children to their school. when the car was brought into the local honda dealership, honda bloomfield, they considered the leak serious enough to take immediate fire/explosion precautions around the car. they replaced the tank at a cost of $1,307.20. after i complained, they reduced the bill by 50%, but would not let me have the old tank. i was told that honda had a 30 day option to keep the old tank since they had paid for part of the repair. they allowed me to take photos of the tank which show extensive rust and delamination of the welded seam all around the tank. i purchased the car new from anderson honda (now bloomfield honda) and it has been used as normal daily transportation in the detroit metropolitan area in summer and winter and has had all major maintenance performed by the anderson - bloomfield dealership. the car has had no rear end collision damage and is normally parked outside when not in use. i feel this was a dangerous failure and should be fully covered by honda. even a minor rear end collision could have started a fire. honda gas tanks should be able to survive typical michigan driving conditions or should have an inspection/replacement mileage limit imposed similar to the engine timing belts. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact was driving up an incline approximately 20 mph when the transmission began to hesitate excessively during acceleration with a loud unusual noise. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 10/27/11*lj updated 11/07/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the airbag light would illuminate on the instrument panel. the contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v259000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). the dealer was notified, but denied assistance with the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 80,000. the vin was unavailable.

I am the first owner of honda accord 2001 purchased it the same year, and currently it has 130,500 miles on it. first transmission failure occurred around 2008 when it had 65,000 miles. fortunately, i had an extended warranty, and the cost for replacing it was covered. the second failure happened september 2011 when it had 130,000 miles. it seems that the transmission fails about every 65,000 miles regardless of timespan. i had several cars before, none of them had problems with transmission before 70,000 miles. i called american honda and asked for a goodwill compensation, and i mentioned similar complaints in www.carcomplaints.com, and i was told that internet site does not concern them unless it was organized by american honda and my request has been totally ignored. *kb

Transmission failure with low mileage needs recall major problem with alot of people who cant afford the repair costs. the honda company is not helpful, with wanting to fix 2001 models, i think its rediculous, if the car is under 100k mi. they should fix it for free its there responsibility as a company to do so. *tt

Transmission failure to shift into 2nd gear some times. car taken to dealer on extended warranty and refused maintenance due to age of car.. many honda's having this problem and need a recall to resolve this issue as it shouldn't happen. second problem is driver seat belt. air bags replaced on recall and shortly after the srs light came on. dealer says problem not in air bags but driver seat belt module in seat buckle. seat belt warranty for life of vehicle but honda says the buckle where switch is not covered. you can not replace switch but must buy the complete seat belt strap and buckle. to me the seat belt buckle-strap is part of the seat belt. honda warranty says a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the vehicle. this is a safety problem as with this failure honda manual says air bags will not fire when srs light on.

2001 honda accord. consumer states problem with ignition key being removable when shift lever is out of park *tgw the consumer stated a recall was issued for the problem. however, when her husband contacted the dealer, he was informed the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb

I was driving down the road at about 35 mph and the car just stalled for no apparent reason it had gas so i coasted on to the side of the road put it in park and it started fine went about 3/10ths of a mile got speed up to 30 mph also this time i turned off the radio and a/c and it stalled again coasted over to the side and stopped put in park and tried to crank this time it just turned over and would not crank at all i sat there with my emergency flashers flashing for about 5 minutes and it started fine that time i turned around and drove home and parked it there was no check engine light on and the car was at normal operating temp it was in the day time the temp outside was about 90 degrees fahrenheit i had drove the car for about 15 minutes when it started this, there are a lot of complaints about this type of malfunction from honda accords in this year and model i have a 2001 honda accord 4 cylinder. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the headlights were very dim when illuminated and impaired her vision. an authorized dealer advised the contact to replace the headlights. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. updated 09/28/11*lj updated 10/11/11

Similar to other complaints already on file, the srs light stays on constantly. this problem was checked by a honda dealer and an independent auto repair facility. both concluded that either faulty wiring and electronics were causing this problem or that one of the airbags is defective. the estimated repair cost is $700. since the car has never been in an accident , the airbag system has never been touched since the car was manufactured. given the number of almost identical complaints that are already on file, honda should have been required to address this safety problem a long time ago. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that after placing the gear shifter in park, the vehicle continued to roll forward. the brake pedal was depressed in order to stop the vehicle. the failure occurred on three different occasions. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v395000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)) that may be related to the failure, but the recall only included 2005 through 2010 honda accords. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord v6. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission would not shift from first to second gear properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the failure was not serious enough to replace the transmission. in 2008, the transmission exhibited delayed shifting. most recent the transmission failed; although the contact was able to drive at an extremely low speed with the illumination of the entire warning lights and the gear selector indicator blinking on the instrument panel. the vehicle was driven with caution to the dealer where they advised the transmission be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. updated 08/24/11*lj transmission failed july 7 2011 updated 3/06/2012 *ln

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph the vehicle was involved in a crash in which the front passenger side air bag deployed, but the front drivers side air bag did not deploy. a police report was filed and the contact was medevaced to the hospital to treat injuries. the contact sustained fractured ribs and internal bleeding. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance company lot. the contact also stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module). the manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the transmission was exhibiting an unusually loud noise as well as sticking nad shifting hard between gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there was an internal failure within the transmission. the transmission would have to be rebuilt. the manufacturer was contacted who informed the dealer not to repair the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Car would not accelerate when in gear. i left the car at the dealer and got a call the next day that it was a bad transmission and honda would replace it for free. i had made no previous attempt to make a deal as this was the first news when i got the phone call. they must know they really have a bad design here since it was already out of warranty. oh, the 2nd transmission is starting to have show problems also after 4 years. *tr

The srs air bag light has come on and will not go off. this is the airbag sensor and controls the deployments of airbags. after researching complaints on my vehicle type and year, 85% are related to this airbag light. even after mandated recall, the problem still persists. how can this be ignored? airbags are a mandatory safety device installed to save lives. evidently the recall repairs did not resolve the problem. issue a mandate to fix problem so that the stays off and the airbags deploy!!! also, my instrument panel light does not work, i can't see the instruments at all at night. this was a recall for the 01 lx model accords but not the 01 ex models. based on the numerous complaints i found on this website, all 01 accords should be included in this recall. how can this be ignored. i read through all the 2001 accord complaints and it sounds to me there will be some serious accidents caused by non deployment of airbags, transmission problems and electrical problems. when trying to correct my airbag light issue, i was told it was too late to resolve the problem. the dashboard light issue will not be addressed by honda since my vin is not included in the recall and they say they couldn't replicate the problem. take it to a dark room turn the car on and guess what, you will replicate the problem. i'm very disappointed in honda. after reading all these complaints, i am no longer a loyal customer. i willl look to buy a hyundai, they want the business! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking noise from the front wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service where the contact was informed that the front axle bearing was wearing into the transmission and could possibly cause the axle to completely detach from the transmission. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure yet the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 160,000.

2001 honda accord. consumer states problem with vehicle *tgw the consumers vehicle was hit by another vehicle. when the air bag deployed, it broke loose and particles of metal hit the consumer in his face and also caused a stab wound which penetrated his chest area. the consumer saw on the news a recall had been issued regarding air bag problems. *jb (lawyer wrote in on behalf of client) updated 09/13/11

Faulty transmission (torque converter) in honda and acura vehicle. american honda and acura are aware of the faulty transmission but did nothing to notify it's loyal customers of the issue. could this be a safety issue it the transmission fails while the vehicle is in motion. *tr

Faulty transmission (torque converter) in honda and acua vehicle. american honda and acura are aware of the faulty transmission but did nothing to notify it;s loyal customers of the issue. *tr

2001 honda accord has had transmission rebuilt two times and it has gone out again. *tr

I purchased my 2001 honda accord ex from a private party in feb of 2011. at the end of april, i started noticing gear shifting problems and a week later it just got worse-the d4 light would flash continuously and the car would rev up but would not move causing me to almost encounter a few accidents. when i did my research and contacted a mechanic, they told me the repairs would be between $2,000 and $3,000 which i do not have!!! i have been forced to put the only form of transportation i have to the side until i can attempt to get the money to repair it. *tr

I was driving my 2001 honda accord and hit something on the freeway which caused my left drivers side airbag to go off. *tr

Honda sent a recall for the airbags. took to dealership and they said they would fix for free. had me wait 2 hours while they didn't do anything but look at my car. the srs light is still on. the government should step in and do something about it. how is it that thousands of hondas are riding around and the airbag wont even deploy if you get into a accident. not to mention honda wont even make sure that its safe. there should be a law stating that all recalls must be handled accordingly or get fined a hefty fine. 2001 honda accord v6.........still unsafe.......and upset. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the fuel gauge did not give an accurate reading on how much fuel was in the fuel tank. sometimes it showed that the tank was empty after the tank had just been filled. five minutes later, it moved up to 3/4 full and moved again. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 156,000. the failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

My husband and i were driving at freeway speed on i-5 heading north from san diego, when our 2001 honda accord transmission slipped and shuddered to the point that the vehicle began to lose forward momentum, left us with no choice but to slide to the side of the highway from middle lane in a traffic that was moving at 80 miles per hour. vehicles approachingfrom the rear had to make emergency break to keep from colliding with it, including semi-trucks behind. it could have been a fatal accident. we believe it is a serious safety defect that apparently exists in many 2001 honda vehicles with automatic transmissions. my vehicle has been properly maintained over time, but information was found from relaible sources indicates that this is a common occurance for honda models around 2001. up to this date, we still remiember the fear vividly and feel so grateful that nobody died or seriously injurt by the failure. please investigate this before someone gets seriously injured or killed.

While accelerating down an on-ramp to merge with interstate traffic, my 2001 honda accord transmission slipped and shuddered to the point that the vehicle began to lose forward momentum. two vehicles approachingfrom the rear on the ramp had to dodge my vehicle to keep from colliding with it; also, a semi-truck on the interstate had to make a sudden lane change to keep from hitting one of the vehicles attempting to avoid mine. vehicle has been properly maintained over its lifetime and had not shown any transmission issues before this incident. this is a serious safety defect that apparently exists in many honda vehicles with automatic transmissions. further research on the internet from reliable sources indicates that this is a relatively common occurrence. please investigate this before someone gets seriously injured or killed. *tr

On january 21, 2010 i bought a 2001 honda accord ex from a private party. i have owned honda vehicles all my life; the dependability is a major reason why. after owning the vehicle for almost 1 year, the transmission started giving me problems. the transmission would slip out of gear and not engage. it would eventually not work all together. i took the vehicle into my local automobile shop and to my surprise they told me i needed a new transmission. the cost was nearly $2100 just to get a rebuilt one. a new one from the dealership would cost me anywhere from $3000-$4000. i called my local honda dealership and spoke with a service representative who told me since i purchased it through a private party i would need to call honda. he also told me that there were some issues in the past with accord transmissions. on the same day, i called honda and spoke with a representative that worked in the recall department. he told me that honda did indeed have transmission failure issues with the honda accord of that year; but that my honda would not be covered because it had 130,000 miles vs. the warranty coverage of 109,000 miles. unsatisfied with the results, i spoke with a supervisor and she informed me that she looked into alternatives as far as paying for the expenses; and she was unable to find a solution. to my disappointment; i was unable to receive assistance to pay for this large bill that was due to a defective transmission manufacturer's by honda. as a long term consumer of honda; words cannot explain my melancholy. since i was given no assistance, and my honda is my only means of transportation to work, i was left with no other option than to incur a financial hardship by covering the expenses myself. total cost = $2083. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while attempting to decelerate with the brakes depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing her to crash into a fire hydrant. the vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained injuries to the stomach and knee as well as a concussion and severe bruising. a police report was filed. the contact notified the dealer of the failure but they informed her that there was no issues with the vehicle. the contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000.

2001 honda accord transmission failure. need i say more? mine has been terminally diagnosed at 119,000 miles. after reading about the problem, i have to feel like one of the lucky ones. many owners are on their second or third transmission by now. to quote a recent article from the nyt blog wheels: "honda told the safety administration that the problem was that ¿certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears.¿ that could lead to ¿gear tooth chipping or, in vary rare cases, gear breakage.¿ it is possible, the automaker said, that the transmission could lock up, increasing the chance of a crash." *tr

2001 honda accord ex, ~100k miles, transmission slips and makes noise when accelerate. believe it's defect but honda refused to pay for the repair. honda dealer talked to me into paying $500+ for maintenance(but didn't reveal that 2001 honda accord has a common transmission defect)...the problem came back in 14 months...now i dare not to drive the car with a transmission problem..my family will never buy honda again!! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine maintenance and the technician detected a porous engine block. in addition, the engine warning light illuminated one week prior to the diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

The car jumps/jerks when its put on d4 during cold start. today when i was drivign on freeway the car was jerking when it was shifting gears. *tr

My honda accord 2001 srs light on. this is the second time. i did not received any recalled noticed, when i called honda, they told me it expired a few day. i did not notice the srs light was onwhile driving a short distance. when i found out, i called the honda and they told me the warranty was over for a few days. they expected you to called them on sunday eventhough, they open only on weekday. *tr

An airbag recall repair was done on my car. several months later my srs light came on. when i brought it to dealer they said that my srs housing and unit needed to be replaced at a cost of $700 dollars. this car has never been in an accident and has only 45,000 miles on it. upon investigating, i have come across many other owners of this model where the same thing occurred. i believe this is a defect in the honda airbag system and should be repaired at no cost. how can it need to be replaced when never used, unless it is defective or they broke it while fixing the recall problem

Transmission failure at 68,830 miles-this is a known honda problem-this failure has never been addressed by a recall from honda

Original owner 2001 honda accord faithful maintenance via honda dealership- transmission failed when pulling out at intersection without warning. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving at an unknown speed the air bag light began illuminating on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure continues. the failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 158,000.

Re: 2001 honda accord. automatic transmission has failed. car has been well cared for, has less than 55k miles. *tr

Premature torque converter failure...it fell apart and tore up the transmission. it's a safety issue because that happening on a ca freeway can be potentially deadly. it's a known defect in the cars. my daughter was on the freeway when it started to slip and bang, fortunately the were able to get off the freeway before it got worse. *tr

2001 honda accord lx. consumer states she was involved in a crash and the air bag did not deploy *tgw

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that she received a recall notice for recall 08v593000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module on august 5, 2010. the dealer stated that the parts were ordered but had not been received. the current and failure mileages were approximately 100,000.

In recent months the transmission in my 2001 honda accord has been slipping. diagnostic at honda dealers shows the transmission needs replacement. they are asking for $3,350 to replace the transmission even though they are well aware that this year's model has a defective transmission. the bay area manager was consulted and he refuses to replace the transmission or even offer the repair at a reduced rate, he simply refuses to accept any responsibility for the failure of their product. when i called honda of america/headquarters, they basically told me that whatever the manager decided is what they back up. i feel strongly that despite mileage or number of years, should a transmission fail in these vehicles, honda should at the least offer a repair at a reduced rate. perhaps only charge for parts and not labor but they should be trying to make good with their customers. this is one of three hondas in the family and i mentioned this in discussions but they obviously have no loyalty to their customers. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact was driving 40 mph when she crashed into the vehicle ahead of her. then, that vehicle crashed into the vehicle ahead of it. the contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. a passenger sustained injures to the chest, knees and ankles. a police report was available. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not contacted. the referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 08v593000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflat0r module) and stated that the recall repair was previously performed on the vehicle two months prior to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the transmission was making noise and leaking oil. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and after it was inspected she was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her to take the vehicle to the dealer and they would repair it and assume 70% of the repair cost and she would only have to pay 30% the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving approximately 40 mph at night, the contact noticed that the instrument panel lights were inoperative. she continued to drive but periodically checked the dome light to check the speed. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 04v256000 (interior lighting). the failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was approximately 100,400.

The transmission to my 2001 honda accord started to kick back everytime it shifted until it got to the point where the transmission completely failed on me and i had to pay 2700 dollars for a new transmission...this was a big safety issue for me and the car was not as dependable as they said it was. *tr

Owner reported that while driving on the highway, the accelerator pedal got stuck. examination revealed that small barrel on end of cruise control cable dislodged from slot in the plastic cruise control cable pulley mounted on throttle shaft. the plastic pulley broke and allowed the cruise control cable end to wedge between the pulley and the throttle stop bracket, jamming the throttle plate approximately 20-30% open. exact cause of failure mechanism not known at this time. *tr

My drivers seat side airbag deployed and my srs light is on. i took my car to the honda dealership and they told me the only thing covered in the recall is the igniter, which is in my steering wheel. they replaced this, which was described as the srs driver inflater and told me that the car will need to undergo a diagnostic test which will cost me $110 and that i will also have to pay to get my seat fixed, where the airbag deployed. i'm not sure why this wouldn't be covered in the recall when it's all related. my car has not been in an accident and the airbag did not deploy while i was in it, so i'm not sure what the heck happened. the bag is just hanging out of my seat and i don't feel i should pay to get this fixed. an airbag recall should cover anything related to the airbag system. i thought the airbag was controlled by the igniter that's in the steering wheel. i'm not sure why they would fix one thing and not the other. from what i have read, this is happening alot! there has to be something done about this. i don't have the money to pay for the damage that was done to my seat. it's ripped down the side and the airbag is hanging out. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the stopping distance increased which resulted in a crash. a police report was filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. prior to the failure, the contact noticed intermittent problems with the brakes and its failure to immediately stop. the current and failure mileages were approximately 99,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 01/13/11 *bf the consumer stated he had to stop suddenly because the vehicle in front of him had come to a stop. he applied the brakes, but his vehicle did not stop and consequently, the consumer hit the vehicle in front of him. the skid marks were seven car lengths long which was more than adequate distance to come to a stop. the vehicle was inspected, but no problem was found. updated 01/24/11. *jb

I'm the original owner. the automatic transmission at 95,000 miles began making a whining noise when going up grade. it is now at 99,000 miles and the noise is heard at all speeds. the local honda dealership has inspected the car and said the transmission needs to be replaced as it may fail at any time. i immediately contacted american honda customer service and they said the accord is no longer covered by the extended warranty so they will not cover any portion of the replacement. i strongly believe the transmission was build with defective materials or workmanship at time of manufacturing. i did not have the transmission replaced because i have no confidence in a rebuilt transmission. i will most likely salvage the car. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle shifted from one gear to another suddenly at a quick rate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the transmission was flushed. the failure continued and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer had not been notified. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact was traveling 15 mph, swerved to miss an object in the road, and hit a median. the two driver side tires blew out as a result. the manufacturer stated that they would have someone inspect the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were approximately 90,000. updated 01/13/11*lj the consumer stated the side air bags triggered, but failed to fully deploy, only the seam in the seat fabric split. repairs were made to the vehicle. updated 03/02/11

I was traveling when the check engine light came on, and 3 hours from home my car made an awful racket and sounded as if i was dragging a body under my car while expelling the most putrid smell i have ever encountered. this break down, on october 22, 2010, left me stranded all weekend, as most body shops do not do repairs on friday evening, saturday, or sunday. i also had to miss class and work the following monday because of lack of transportation. after much poking and prodding to my poor little honda, the mechanics determined by torque clutch converter had failed, leaving terrible damage to my gears and other parts of my transmission. diagnosis: new torque clutch converter, and because of that, a newly rebuilt transmission had to follow. now, keep in mind that i said i had to miss work and class. this means i am a poor college student, in which case a $2050.00 auto repair bill is a death sentence and a collection notice all neatly wrapped as a package deal. let me ask you this, at this point in time, if your transmission needed repair and replacing, are you in a stable financial condition at which point you could shell out over two grand for your auto repair bill? if you can, congratulations, and feel free to donate to my charity at any time, if not... welcome to the club. honda has admitted that the torque clutch converters in my honda and those similar to mine are defective but no recall is necessary because there is no direct safely hazard. with that said, if honda knows they built my car with a defective piece of machinery, i would like them to pay for my new piece of machinery with no question, debate, sarcasm, excuse, anger, or any other type of negative reaction possible. *tr

Shortly after driver-side airbag inflater recall service, srs light came on and dealer realized driver seat belt buckle is faulty and needs to be replaced. while seat belt system should be covered by lifetime warranty, honda excluded electric switch with the buckle. dealer told me the only time you replace the buckle is due to the electric switch inside. to me and many others complaining about the same issue, this is a honda manufacturing defects or serial safety design issue because - honda claims to cover seat belt buckle under lifetime warranty, but not the electric switch inside. and only time when the buckle needs to be replaced is when the switch goes bad. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving approximately 25 mph in rainy weather and trying to turn, the vehicle suddenly lost control and began to slide. to counteract the sliding, the contact turned the steering wheel but the vehicle surged forward. the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into a tree. the air bags did not deploy. the driver and passenger were injured and a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle had not been inspected for the cause of failure. the current and failure mileages were 159,931.

2001 honda accord. consumer express discontent with recall repair assistance from dealer *tgw when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to comply with the recall, she was told they would call when the part came in, as it had to be ordered. several months have passed, and the consumer has not received a call or a notice. *jb

Honda 2001 accord v6 has stuttering start problem , occasionally engine stops after starting. i contacted honda usa who said that there was an advisory about it but refused to compensate me for replacing the engine control module (ecm). i went ahead and had the ecm fixed as i was concerned that the car would "die" on the road while driving. i now read that other manufacturers are replacing the ecm as part of a recall because of the safety implication of this issue. the date of the incident is an approximate date inserted for your advisory completion. i have had the car for several years and the problem occurs in spring and fall due to gas formulation changes. *tr

My car suddenly started to stop shifting into gear. driving, it would slip out of gear and i would have to shift it into another gear to get it to move. this would fail and i would shift it into another gear. starting from red light--10 to 15 seconds with no response from car--very dangerous situation to be in. took to honda dealer--needed a new transmission--cost $3,400. ridiculous. car has only 58,000 miles on it. *tr

2001 honda accord. consumer states denial of recall repairs by local dealership *tgw

I have a 2001 honda accord ex (4 cylinder) and my transmission failed on it in june 2008 and i had it rebuilt which cost me over $1600 not including the towing bill..and now once again my 2001 honda accord transmission has failed again and need to have the transmission replaced again. *tr

My transmission on my 2001 honda accord ex (4 cylinder ) failed in june 2008 and i had it rebuilt and now once again the transmission has failed and it is a safety issue due to it strained my family and i on the highway twice...and it burns the transmission fluid and could a fire due to the burning.. *tr

I bought a 2001 honda accord 5 months ago with 78,000 miles. it now has 83,000 miles on it..check engine light came on and it says torque converter solenoid switch. honda is saying they don't honor up to 100,000 miles. they're saying its only 36,000 miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that when the vehicle was in drive or neutral the key would come out of the ignition. honda was contacted about nhtsa campaign id number: 10v364000, electrical system, ignition. honda stated that his 2001 vehicle was not included in the recall and repairs would be at his expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 150,000.

I'm having transmission problem with my 2001 honda accord lx. the transmission does not shift smoothly after starting the car when the engine is cold. the car has 91k miles on it. i had exactly the same problem before around 2004. at the car was under warranty. honda replaced the transmission. honda also extended the warranty on the transmission to 7 yrs due to known defect this model and due to complains from many consumers. upon searching the internet, it is clear that this problem is widespread with 2001 accord and honda refuses to recall or pay for the cost of replacement. *tr

2001 honda accord v6, it jerks when shifting from park to drive. when the vehicle is park the engine accelerates on its own without having to press on the gas. when driving the vehicle it jerks making it unsafe to drive. also when trying to make a stop at a stop light or stop sign. *tr

Transmission slips and won't easily shift into 2nd gear. this causes my car to stop accelerating and i'm afraid i will be rear-ended. am bringing to honda for repair, but want "goodwill repair" as this is the 3rd transmission for this vehicle. (2001 honda accord). there was a recall shortly after i purchased vehicle and the original transmission was replaced. *tr

I went to honda dealer in august 2010. i asked twice about getting my airbag repaired because of the recall. the advisor said it was already done but i received a letter in the mail in may saying i needed a repair on the airbag. i have no knowledge of it being done ever. if it was done it would have been on my bill. *tr

My 2001 honda accord ex 4cyl (199k miles) began driving very badly - suddenly decelerating while driving (at any speed). the honda dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed replacing at a cost of $3500. *tr

Transmission failure. *tr

3 codes set on transmission. transmission slips when shifting from first to second gear. car revs loudly but does not accelerate much. torque converter has some problem too. *tr

2001 honda accord. consumer expresses issues with airbag safety recall *tgw the consumer was under the impression that the recall had been rectified. however, she receivved a fedex letter stating this was the 2nd notice regarding the air bag recall. honda stated they did not have a recored of her vehicle ever bening serviced for the recall. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord ex. the contact stated the air bag warning light remained illuminated on the dashboard. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa recall id number: 10v041000 (air bags inflator) but the repair did not correct the failure and the warning light remained illuminated. the manufacturer advised that the air bag warning light illuminating was not related to the recall repair. the dealer performed a diagnostic and also advised that the air bag failure was not related to the recall. the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage is 151,000. updated 09/28/10 *bf updated 10/01/10*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the automatic transmission would not shift into first gear (usually the first two miles of the day) and after driving a few miles, the failure began to correct itself. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could not assist with repair cost since the warranty was no longer valid. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 49,934. the failure mileage was 49,239.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. immediately after the vehicle was started, it suddenly accelerated. the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied which caused it to crash into a fire hydrant. the air bag failed to deploy when the crash occurred. the contact sustained bruises to her ribs, back, and face. the vehicle was towed to the body shop. the leon county police department report number is 10-19139. the insurance company confirmed that the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on april 20, 2010 for recall 10v041000, air bag. the failure and current mileages were 40,000. updated 09/24/10. *lj updated 09/24/10

My 2001 honda 6-cyl ex experiences transmission slipping between first and second gears, especially when driving approximately between 25-35 mph. symptom is most frequent during a deceleration between second and first gears. symptom first started at 80k miles and has gradually worsened (car now has ~120k miles). i was doing all regular honda major services at honda dealer, and they did not even find problem and engine safety measures. honda mentioned that if go with all recommended services my engine life and faty will be increased. i spend lot of money on recommended regular services from honda. reported this to dealer and honda national office; they did "replicate" the symptom. honda?s response: due to the frequent nature of this problem honda offered a transmission warranty to 100k miles. i was not informed by honda of this warranty extension until i asked to check again 120 miles service. honda said your only option is to buy a new honda or a new transmission. i always thought if i give servicing at dealer they will check engine and defects properly but seems like there is no guarantee in that. *tr

I own a 2001 honda accord ex v6. the brakes have been making a scrubbing sound when i stop. it is continuously doing this. i took it to the honda place and they were to busy to check the brakes and rotors i paid 200$ dollars. what a ripe off. going back again and they will check the problem or i am calling american honda. i will not buy another honda again. *tr

The srs light comes on in my 2001 honda accord v6. searching on the internet it seems as this is a common problem with this model. when the light is on the air bag will not deploy so i feel this is a safety hazard and there should be a recall to fix this problem. *tr

2001 honda accord. consumer requests supplemental restraint system fixed for free *tgw on september 18, 2009 the air bag inflator was repaired free of charge under a safety recall notice. six months later, the srs light illuminated. an independent auto shop informed the consumer a new electronic module was needed. the consumer then contacted the dealer and was told it was probably not related to the safety recall. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while the contact was driving approximately between 20-35 mph, the transmission exhibited hesitation in a jerking motion. the failures occurred intermittent and progressed to a permanent condition. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while traveling at speeds of 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the current and failure mileages was 97,000.

My 2001 honda 4-cyl ex repeatedly experiences transmission slipping between first and second gears, especially when decelerating and re-accelerating (e.g., in stop and go traffic or when descending on a parking garage ramp and then reaccelerating once on the parking level). symptoms can include a neutral idle followed by sudden lurch, to no traction and a racing of the motor while the vehicle "hunts" for transmission engagement somewhere between first and second gear before engaging. symptom is most frequent during a deceleration between second and first gears. symptom first started at ~100k miles and has gradually worsened (car now has ~118k miles). i reported this to dealer and honda national office; they did "replicate" the symptom. it is my understanding that this transmission problem occurs with this transmission over time when the internal (non-serviceable) transmission filter starts to clog and starves 2nd gear of fluid due to rescued flow can not sufficiently lubricate 2nd gear because it is located higher up in the transmission casing compared to the other gears. honda?s response: due to the frequent nature of this problem honda offered a transmission warranty to 100k miles. i was not informed by honda of this warranty extension until my car reached 118k miles. honda said your only option is to buy a new honda or a new transmission. i should note that the new transmission that would be placed in the car by the dealer is the same faulty design with the same filter clogging 2nd gear fluid starving issues. honda or a new transmission. *tr

Consumer has issues with 2006 buick lacrosse and 2001 honda accord *gr the consumer stated his wife was involved in an accident in their 2001 honda accord. she rear ended another vehicle. the consumer believed the air bags may have deployed prematurely due to the injuries she received. the vehicle was totaled. after the accident, the consumer received a recall notice regarding the air bags. *jb updated 12/02/14*jb

Tl * the contact owns a 2001 honda accord ex. while driving at speeds of 45 mph, the vehicle began to abnormally shake. the contact then drove the vehicle to a local repair shop while driving at relatively low speeds. the independent mechanic advised the contact that the exhaust gas recirculation flow and port were clogged, causing the violent shaking. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage were 83,000.

I own a 2001 honda accord ex v6 sedan. the srs light on it went on a few months ago. it always stayed on causing the risk of airbags not deploying. after doing a lot of research and repeatedly checking for recalls, found out that it was a very common problem with the honda vehicles. i finally went to the dealership and had it fixed. they mentioned that the driver seatbelt buckle was causing a short circuit and it was covered under the extended warranty. this should have been a recall issue, or the information should have been better communicated to the consumer. *tr

2001 honda accord. transmission problem might lead to loss in gears during high speed; especially when driving on the highway*cw the consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in the warranty extension for the transmission.

Tl*the contact owned a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving at speeds of 25 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without driver intent. the brakes were applied but would not engaged. the vehicle proceeded to crash into another vehicle. the driver sustained unknown injuries. the police arrived on the scene and a police report was filed accordingly. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where he advised that there were no failures found within the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. one year later, while at a stop sign, the vehicle accelerated again, without warrant. the contact no longer owns the vehicle. the failure and current miles were unknown.

One year ago i purchased a 2001 honda accord at the time it had 106,000 miles on it. i hadn't had the car a week when i noticed the transmission was slipping. the problem has continually gotten worse. i checked online to see if they had any recalls etc. on this model and sure enough honda said they would replace the transmissions up to 100,000 miles - so here i am a year later looking at $2,000 for a new transmission. in addition my passenger side air bag light continually comes on for now apparent reason, even if there is no one sitting in the seat. i also have problems with the window on the passenger side; the "part" that holds the window up somehow broke and to replace it costs over $200. and finally (well i hope) my brakes seem to have a mind of their own, at times they make funny noises, sometimes they feel like they aren't going to work. if seems as if its not one thing its another. very frustrated. and now another recall. *tr

2001 honda accord. consumer would like to know what course of action can be taken due to the fact that he thinks the dealer has failed to remedy the defect which has a safety recall for the driver's airbag inflator. *tgw the consumer stated he received a recall letter in the mail. when he arrived at the dealership, he was informed the srs driver inflator had already been replaced. however, the srs light was still on which indicated a problem still existed. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact referenced recall 10v041000 (air bags). while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle. the contact suffered an injury to the left arm when he air bag deployed. the vehicle was destroyed as a result of the crash. the current and failure mileages were unknown.

2001 honda accord. consumer states recent receipt of recall notice concerning the driver's airbag inflator. consumer asserts that the problem is much more serious than that which is outlined in the recall notice. *tgw the consumer stated the srs sensor has been replaced three times. *jb

My daughter was driving her 2001 honda accord on 3/28/10 when a hit and run driver traveling at a high rate of speed hit her in the left front of her vehicle. she had neck injuries because the airbag did not deploy. we had the car in for the air bag replacement recall in nov. of 2009. it still failed to deploy properly. *tr

2001 honda accord was involved in a accident and airbags did not deploy. consumer received a recall notice after the accident. consumer would like nhtsa to investigate this issue. *kb the consumer's son was driving in icy and snowy conditions, when he suddenly lost control of the vehicle and the front of the vehicle struck the underside of the trailer portion of a tractor trailer. apparently, the vehicle rotated and the side impacted the trailer. the consumer stated neither the side or front air bags deployed. *jb

2001 ex-v6 honda accord. consumer states vehicle was averaging only 9 mile/gallon and expresses discontent regarding an airbag replacement. *tgw the consumer stated even though the recall is suppose to be free of charge, she suspects they will try to charge her a ridiculous amount of money as they did previously when she complained about the vehicle not performing as expected concerning the gas mileage. *jb

There was no repaired made. *tr

Our 2001 honda accord had the same type of brake problem as the recent honda odyssey and elements recall problem. this occurred during cold weather and began about one year after we had extensive brake repairs done. one cold mornings the brakes had almost no "feel" and required us to try to jam the pedal to the floor to slow or stop the car. the local honda dealer could never find the reason for the problem. *tr

Tl * the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving at speeds of 10 mph, the engine began making an unusual noise. as the contact increased speed, the noise became louder. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions; however, the failure could not be duplicated. the failure mileage was 3,655 and the current mileage was 57,000. updated 6/3/10 *cn updated 07/2710*jb

The transmission failure of honda accord lx 4-cylinder fwd - occurred. the d4 indicator started blinking. i am unable to drive beyond 10 miles or go to 2nd or more gears. automatic transmission fluid (atf) leaks occurred. an abnormal loud noise from the transmission. the vehicle has 83,000 miles on it. single owner and all service maintenance completed at the honda dealer. i contacted honda dealer, they said, need to change shift solenoid b or linear shift solenoid set. if that don't fix the problem, need to change the entire transmission. *tr

Accelerator sticking down when driving; especially when i first drive it anytime of the day. have to push down a couple times to get it to release. *tr

2001 honda accord 4 cy coupe - srs light on dashboard illuminates at random indicating that the airbag has been disabled due to either a faulty sensor or bad control board. issue occurred after airbag recall was performed on the vehicle. nothing else was performed that would affect this system's performance. *tr

Srs light. this involves airbag system on 2001 honda accord ex. this will not allow airbags to deploy in a case of an accident. this was not repair by dealer, because they said we need to replace it and i believe it should be a manufactured recall by honda. this should be repaired by honda, not by owner of vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact received a recall notification letter, nhtsa campaign id number 08v593000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflater module). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the recall remedy repair. the horn failed to function after the recall remedy was performed on the vehicle. the dealer was notified and refused to take financial responsibility for the repair. the vehicle has been repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 3/24/10 *cn the consumer stated prior to the recall repair the horn worked. updated 09/16/10

The instrument panel backlighting fails intermittently for days at a time. when it's out, i cannot see the speedometer or any gauges on the dash at night. i have to use a flashlight or other external lighting to see the gauges. the backlighting never flickers -- it's either on or it's off. i am unable to discern any pattern or action that causes the backlighting to go out or to begin working again. the dash indicator lights still work. my 2001 honda accord ex-v6 sedan was not covered under recall 04v256000. my dimmer control works when the backlighting is working (and still dims the radio and climate controls even when the backlighting is not working). i replaced the multiplex control unit at my own expense in sept. 2009, but it has had no effect on the problem. *tr

I got in my car one morning and my airbag (passenger side in the seat) was deployed. no accident, nothing happened, just deployed. honda will not acknowledge the fact and insurance looked at it and calls is a mechanical failure. *tr

I have a 2001 honda civic for which there was an airbag recall but the dealer won't fix the defect for free. *tr

I received the honda accord recall information mailer during the summer 2009 from honda corporation. i quickly called my neighborhood honda dealer and inquired about the recall. i was told they needed to order the necessary parts and i would be called when the parts were available- about 1 weeks time. yesterday (february 9th, 2010) i received a call from honda that there was an expanded recall and additional honda vehicles were recalled for the same problem with the airbags. this message reminded me that i had never heard back from sussex honda regarding the recall from the summer-time. i wanted to file a complaint that the local honda dealership had failed to address the recall in a timely manner. this could have lead to injury or death to me, members of my young family and the public at large. *tr

While driving on freeway car motor shuts down completely, unexpectedly,nothing was done by clear lake honda dealer because they couldn't found problem unless it occurred on their test drive, and only if breaks down. *tr

My 2001 honda 4-cyl ex repeatedly experiences transmission slipping between first and second gears, especially when decelerating and re-accelerating (e.g., in stop and go traffic or when descending on a parking garage ramp and then reaccelerating once on the parking level. symptoms can include a neutral idle followed by sudden lurch, to no traction and a racing of the motor while the vehicle "hunts" for transmission engagement somewhere between first and second gear before engaging. symptom is most frequent during a deceleration between second and first gears. symptom first started at ~80k miles and has gradually worsened (car now has ~116k miles). honda's only response: you should buy a new honda. i reported to dealer and honda national office, but they could not "replicate" the symptom. *tr

My 2001 honda accord (with 80k miles) automatic transmission shifts with a jerk and the transmission lost power and the vehicle would not accelerate past 30-40 miles on the freeway. this is due to the defective transmission that honda has in these vehicles. i believe this is a safety problem and a sudden loss of power while driving could put the occupants in a hazardous situation. honda states that the warranty has expired and refused to replace the transmission and instead wants the customer to pay for their defective design/implementation. *tw

My 2001 honda accord transmission broke down at 150,000 miles. check on internet, this was an ongoing complaint from honda accord owners, some of them breakdown even at less than 70,000 miles only. this is not a regular mechanical repair, this is a defect in the transmission. *tr

Honda accord 2001: both airbags (driver's and passenger side) deployed without any specific reason while vehicle proceeded on slow speed (10 mph) along residential road. under distress the driver damaged 2 parked cars. both the driver and the passenger sustained airbag-deployment related injuries. this car belongs to my father and he and my mother were involved in this accident. *tw

In 2003, i bought a 2001 honda accord from prime honda (then known as clair). after having the car for less than a month, i noticed that the car wasn't shifting out of gear properly. i took it back to the dealership who told me they couldn't find the problem. the gear shifting/slipping continued and every time i went in for service and told them, they claimed they could never find the problem. i even mentioned to them that i thought it was the transmission and they assured me that there wasn't. they kept telling me that they drove the car and nothing happened. around december 10th of 2009, i once again took the car in for service and mentioned that shifting of gears. the service department looked over the car and again found nothing. on december 17th, i took the car to another dealership and it was found that there is in deed a problem with the transmission and that it couldn't be fixed. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving 50 mph the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle began to slow down and accelerate. the vehicle was driven to a dealer who stated that the transmission failed. the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop to be repaired for $2,000 at the owners expense. the transmission failed three years prior to the most recent failure. the failure mileage was 99,092 and the current mileage was 162,000. updated 02/23/10. *lj updated 08/11/10*jb

Have 2001 honda accord 4 dr sedan. (ex). for the last 3 months after purchasing gas, once my car reaches the 1/2 available gas level, the check engine and tcs lights come on. has been checked, diagnostics run-no answer to problem. if i stop, reopen my gas cap, replace the cap and crank it around @ 3 times, after 4 restarts of engine, the lights go off on my dashboard. do not see any defects with gas cap as far as gaskets being defective.*cw

My 2001 honda accord's automatic transmission has severe hesitation in switching gears, especially when climbing up a hill. i read that this is a common problem for honda accord made around 2001. i tried to get honda to perform repair but was told that the car past the extended warranty (as a settlement of a class action suit). since this is a common problems for many accord, there should be a recall on these cars. *tr

2001 honda accord has transmission problems. *nj the consumer stated for the past three weeks she had problems shifting gears. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving approximately between 55-60 mph another vehicle crashed into the driver-side of her vehicle. the air bag system did not deploy, and a passenger was injured as a result. the vehicle was towed to an auto collision center. the failure and current mileages were 119,000. the vin was unavailable.

2001 honda accord driver's air bag problems. *nj the consumer received a recall letter regarding the air bag inflator. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for the repairs. after the repairs were done, the air bag light illuminated. the dealership told the consumer he would have to pay $55.00 for the problem to be diagnosed. *jb

2001 honda accord air bag safety recall. *nj the consumer was not happy with how the recall repair was handled. the srs light was on which indicated there was a problem. however, the dealership insisted that the srs light being on had nothing at all to do with the air bags and they would not deal with it unless the consumer paid them to analyze, let alone fix the potential safety problem. the consumer then called honda motors and was told the air bag light being on did indeed have to do with air bag safety. customer service did state the consumer would have to pay for the repairs. *jb

Interior lighting honda manufacture had a interior lighting recall for honda accord 2001 lx , but they didn't recall for hd accord 2001 ex. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the interior lights for the instrument panel failed because of heat build-up. consequently, he cannot read the information on the gauges of the instrument panel. a representative from the dealer and the manufacturer stated that since the vehicle identification number was excluded from recall# 04v256000 ( interior lighting), he was ineligible for a free remedy. the failure mileage was 75,000 updated 12/11/09 *bf 12/11/09.*jb the consumer wants to know the status of his complaint. updated 01/21/10 updated 02/19/10 *bf updated 05/11/10. *jb

A few months ago we began experiencing intermittent failure of the lighting on the instrument panel. we took the car to our local repair shop, who determined the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights was failing, and they replaced it with a genuine honda part. this did not fix the issue. instead, the instrument panel lights are now non-functional, causing the whole cluster to need to be replaced. i was searching the nhtsa website and found nhtsa campaign number 04v256000. which states, ¿on certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup. consequence: if this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer¿. i phoned honda and was told our car was not included in the recall. i then searched the web, and found many instances where other 2000/2001 honda accords have suffered this same problem but were not included in the recall. i have called our local honda dealership and the national 800 service number, all of whom have told me that our car is not included with this recall. though, the situation is too much alike to be a coincidence. *tr

I own a 2001 honda accord ex - v6, and i found i was able to take the key out of the ignition without being in park. i took it to the local honda dealer, explained the problem, and asked them to check the recall 05v025000 electrical system: ignition switch and was told my car was not covered under the recall. it was for certain vin #'s and for earlier years. the car was not repaired. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions; the transmission began to slip without warning. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact received recall notice 03v423000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the dealer charged $100.00 for a diagnostic test which determined that there was a crack on the outside casing of the transmission. the technician refused to perform the recall remedy until the transmission was repaired. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure and current mileages were unavailable.

My name is earlene belsey and i am a 79 year old widow. i own a 2001 honda accord. in 2002, the honda motor company sent out a notice notifying all honda accord owners that there is a defect in this model's transmission and the company was going to extend the warranty for an additional "seven years or 100,000 miles, which ever comes first." they did not recall this model car to obviously save money.they stated that "if you have any problems with your transmission during this extended warranty period,just bring your car and they would replace it at no cost." problems that could occur are " abnormally loud noises...extremely slow or delayed gear engagement...abnormal gear shifting...erratic harsh shifting...hard shifts when engine is cold" which is just a few of the issues listed. i always kept this in the back of my mind and hoped that nothing would occur. since they did not take action to recall the car, i just hoped a safety issue would not arise. even though the manufacture suggests you due transmission service at 60,000 miles, i acted conservatively knowing there could be a potential problem in the future, so i serviced the transmission at 30,000 miles, and again, hoped there would not be an issue. about a week ago, my transmission started shifting erratically. i have just 66,000 miles on this car, but the seven year part of the warranty has expired on this defective product. i asked my son if he could respond to this problem with my car. he agreed and was driving my car to the honda dealer and was almost killed on the freeway by a semi-truck when the car failed to shift. he took the car to the honda dealer and they suggested to file a claim with corporate which he did on friday, oct 30th. on monday nov 2, 2009 corporate offered a "hypothetical offer of a 25% discount on the replacement of the trans, which will cost $3,000. i want 100%, replacement and they refused. can you please help me? my case # with honda is n012009-10-3000303. ph 800 999-1009. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving between 50 to 60 mph she rear-ended another vehicle. the vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. she received bruises on her neck. the vehicle was towed to a wreckage yard per request of the insurance agency. the failure mileage was 193,000.

Took in our 2001 honda accord to have drivers side air bag recall work done. srs warning light went out, but came back on in a week. cookeville honda said this time it was the passenger side airbag, not a recall item, just a frequent problem that would have been covered by warranty, but our car has over 157,000 miles. if it is a problem and is a safety issue, shouldn't they have to fix it regardless of the mileage? *tr

Odometer light does not come on. dealership said that this is not a recall for my [2001 honda accord.[ recall id 04v256000]. this could cause all instrument panel lights to fail. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord lx. the contact stated that he was able to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park. the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur if he does not shift the gear into park before removing the key and applying the parking brake. the manufacturer was notified in reference to recall# 05v025000 (electrical system ignition switch); however, he was advised him that his vehicle identification number was ineligible for a free remedy. no repairs were made. the failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage 177,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact had his vehicle repaired according to recall # 09v259000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflater module). after the repair the air bag reel failed. this condition could result in unintended air bag deployment. he is in the process of having the vehicle repaired at his expense. the failure and current mileages were 86,529.

My srs light stays on (airbags) and when i went on line it was said by the nhtsa that there was a recall. when i contacted the dealership they asked for my vin# and said mine did not qualify for them to fix the problem. i drive 50 miles to my job and 50 back home. as it stands right now if i were to get into an accident the airbags would not deploy. i drive a 2001 honda accord . i am having the same exact problems that everyone else is complaining about and i don't understand why or how only a few people are notified and the rest has to pay out of pocket! this is outrageous to say the least! *tr

Consumer received a recall for 2001 honda accord driver's air bag inflator. consumer states that the dealership did not have the parts available for the recall. *nj the dealership informed the consumer the reason they did not have the parts was because he needed to bring the recall letter into the service department before they could order the parts. *jb

2001 honda accord has several problems since the owner gave the vehicle to her daughter. *nj the consumer stated the horn sounds continuously and the vehicle vibrates. the consumer stated she received an air bag recall notice. *jb

2001 honda accord ex. the srs light indicator is on, which means airbags will not deploy in event of a crash. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger front window fractured, then shattered into pieces. sharp fragments of glass increases the risk of injury. he contacted the dealer and was advised by a technician that because there was no recalls, he would be responsible for the repair. he took the vehicle to a local repair facility and had the window replaced. he has pictures of the failed component. the failure and current mileages were 140000.

Srs light came on for no apparent reason. there are many honda car owners with the same problem. it's been on for about 6 months or 2k miles. *tr

2001 honda accord ex rear ended 2007 toyota solari at 30-32 mph. the honda accord front end was pushed all the way into the motor and transmission and was totaled out by insurance company. the air bags never deployed. wife was bruised by seat belt across the chest and very sore muscles in neck and back for several days, and headache. took painkiller and muscle relaxant for couple of days after accident. wife was driving honda. just how bad an accident must there be for the air bags to work? *tr

Transmission failure on a 2001 honda accord 12 days and less than 400 miles after having honda replace (rebuild) the transmission. code 1705 (transmission failure) on the 7th day it came out of the shop. car slams in r from p then gets stuck in 2nd (won't shift) no matter haw fast or even if you move the shifter. 3800 rpm's in 2nd gear on the freeway at 55 mph. took back to honda on day 12 and was told" if its covered, they'll fix it". if its covered its 12 days and 400 mi. from your shop and you treat me like your not responsible. the code shows 1705 (trans. failure) the same reason you replaced the trans in the first placed. after getting a service rep. to look at it they are ordering a sensor to replace, and now are telling me that it is the alarm that is causing the problems. the alarm has been on the car for a long time now, and honda knows aftermarket products are used by a large percentage of their owners, so if it's the alarm, there should be a fix by honda for that problem. why my car won't shift out of 2nd, doesn't seem like my alarm would tell my trans. not to due that. i placed 2 exactly the same alarms on my wife's and my daughters cars (honda and a toyota) one's doing fine !!! *tr

Honda accord 2001 needs new opds unit i noticed that my side air bag light came on and shortly after that the srs light came on. when i took it to the honda dealer they told me that i needed a new opds unit at $6662.70. now that seems ungodly steep. but to top it off when i went online to research it, i find that many honda owners are experiencing exactly the same thing i am. i think honda should replace it. *tr

I had a head on collision with a big rig on the freeway on i-5 monday august 31st. i was going about 68/miles an hr when the big rig hit me from the front. the impact was pretty bad because i have cervical strain and been in bed since monday. also strained my back due to me being thrown forward n back even with my seat belt on. the strange part is that my air bag didn't go inflate with that much impact. i think if the air bag would've inflated then that would've saved me from all this injury. 5 years ago, i was in an accident as well and at that time i rear ended a still car going about 65 miles and at that time the air bad didn't go off either, my concern at this point is that there's some defect in the air bag in my car because it should've inflated this time due to the impact but it didn't. *tr

The srs light came on and stays on as long as the engine is on. no correction done, can't afford to pay for the parts and labor. car is 2001 honda accord. *tr

2001 honda accord airbag caused severe burns and cuts. *tr

Srs light on my honda accord keeps coming on. had it reset at honda dealership still keeps coming on. worried airbag will not deploy when needed.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving approximately 45 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle jerked and vibrated excessively. the driver pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 75,650.

2001 honda accord just had my transmission replaced at 88,000 miles at my cost from a honda dealer. have had our car back 12 days on a rebuild transmission (less than 300 miles) and engine light on with code 1705 (transmission failure). filed a previous report (#10276399) on july 9 2009. same issues hard shifts, slamming in reverse, won't shift from 2nd gear at freeway speeds (3800 rpm's at 55 mph) for my wife to get home from work! talk about a safety issue!!! what has to happen before someone will take action!! i'm sure it's deaths (like the faa) gov.'t agents due nothing till after the deaths ( its all about the money ) these transmission failures have been going on for years, where's our help ??? *tr

2001 honda accord ex v6 the instrument panel lights do not operate correctly sometimes they are completely off and can not see the panel sometimes they turn back on and stay on for days and then random turn off sometime while driving. *tr

Automatic transmission 2001 honda accord no d4 light on the on the dash cluster and the check engine light is on with code 1705 automatic transaxle failure. being a mechanic and after checking the vss, tcs solenoids ( lock up,shift control a b c & cpc) and even checking the gear position switch, shift interlock system and shift cable adjustment and with no results went to the internet to find out why? i found about 40 pages of problems and complaints about this same issue!! hard shifting, loud noises when shifting, no shifting, throttle stickage, check engine light , and best of all codes 1705 1706 1738 1739 1753 1768 1773 & 1791 automatic transaxle failure !!!!!!! not malfunction or replace part, failure !! honda has been aware for years with little action ! i hope my wife and kids are not the death they need to fix the problem !! so far no help for the dealer, car will not move now. *tr

The srs light on my 2001 honda accord stays on. i have just learned that if the srs light is on, it is an indicator that the airbags will not deploy should one be in an accident. i am not pleased, to say the least. i also read that honda supposedly sent a letter to owners informing them of this defect. i have no recollection of receiving such a letter. the average cost for the repair is $700.00. i believe that honda is responsible for the defect and should repair this defect at their cost. the srs light has been on since the day i purchased my car. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the transmission was slipping and jerking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it was not covered under the warranty. the issue began three years ago and is currently worsening. the failure mileage was 107,000. updated 07/27/09.*jb

I bought 4 bridgestone weatherforce plus tires for my 2001 honda accord, size p19565r15. they performed well until the past month when, as of today, 3 of them went flat within a month of each other. in each case, the problem was the valve stem that broke. and it wasn't a small leak. every time, the valve stem was practically torn from the rest of the tire. i was lucky that two of them went flat as i was parking the car, but the last one went flat while i was driving on a highway. it seems a little strange that all 3 would go flat in the exact same way in such a short time span, so i believe it is a defect with the tires. the tires have about 30,000 miles on them, but they are supposed to go for longer than this. now, i'm just wondering when the fourth one will go and i hope it's not when i'm not close to home. *tr

2001 honda accord ex defective transmission this model were sold with defective transmissions. this model should have been recalled and replaced new transmission on these model cars. *tr

Check engine light came on sporadically and then there was a slight gas smell. mechanic discovered a small hole at the top of the gas tank. he stated he had never seen a gas tank rust from the top before. this car is only 8 years old and had been rustproofed from the factory. the gas tank had to be replaced at a cost of $1,200.00. *tr

I bought set of yokohama tires in december 06 from tire kingdom. soon after installation i had a "flat tire" on trip from florida to new jersey (my home). i found a tire kingdom store in the carolinas, luckily. they replaced the tire valve. in 2 year+ since then i have had at least 4-5-6 flat tires, always the valve, rather than a puncture. i don't know why it took me so long to put 2 and 2 together, but when most recent failure occurred (last week, again valve failure) i did some research and discovered the re-call of dill valves. i called dill to see what kind of compensation i can get. not much ($ 4.00/per incident !!! ) i don't know what i'm hoping to get. i am upset and disappointed about this, but i guess i'm lucky i didn't have serious accident during these many tire failures. does nhtsa have any comment or recommendations? *tr

Make & model: 2001 honda accord lx 4 door sedan. problem: driver side interior door handle chrome plating peeled off causing laceration. solution: taped the chrome plating back to the handle duct tape. *tr

Srs light on all the time. called 2 honda dealers, both told me that there was a 93 dollar diagnostic fee . research reveals that there is a honda service bulletin 06-009. on page 7 it states that the inspection is free of charge even if there is not a problem with the opds system. if you have paid for repairs in the past you may be eligible for reimbursement. honda also states, problems done after warranty expiration my be eligible for goodwill consideration by the district parts and service manager or zone office. do not give up easily. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving, the tcs light illuminated and the drive light began to blink. while driving between 35-40 mph, the transmission slipped and the brakes failed. the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 163,000.

Transmission problem. engine code p0780. i noticed that my engine light and tcs light would turn on occasionally. it was completely random when it would turn on and off. i took the vehicle to get an engine code scan and was told that i have a transmission problem. the vehicle is shifting hard between all gears. seems to be getting worse. i have noted on various online forums that eventually led me to this site that there are hundreds of complaints for this same problem, same year, same model. in my eyes this calls for a serious investigation into poor components used. my car has passed the extended warranty coverage with 106,000 miles. i am afraid of a serious problem if this is not addressed. *tr

Transmission shifts rough. check engine light came on. independent repair shop said transmission needs replaced ($60.) called honda america to see what they could do to help. they gave a case number and said it needs to be checked by a honda dealer ($105.) same thing: transmission needs replaced. will cost $3638. on 3-26-09 called ha back. they said i'd hear from them in 24-48 hours. had to make copies of all service records and take to dealer. on 4-6-09 they finally called to say they would help a little. my question is, why has there not been a recall? a transmission failure could be dangerous, especially in high speed traffic. i would like the nhtsa to take a good look at all the honda transmission problems and force a recall. *tr

2001 honda accord ex sedan 4d interior lighting description: on certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup. if this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer. *tr

Own a 2001 honda accord. not made aware of the class action law suit extending the warranty on transmission. if i had known that the slippage was transmission related i would have taken it in at the first sign of trouble while i was still within the mileage requirements. over time (two years) the situation became worse and i called american honda after learning on line about the class action law suit. i bought the car used from the local honda dealer as a certified used car. i get all of their sale and service ads but american honda claims that they were not aware that i was the current owner and the letter went to the original owner. took the car to get the transmission problem formally identified and the service manager asked local honda rep for assistance and this was declined. called american honda and was issued a case number and was told i would be contacted in 2 business days. after several weeks of calling and leaving messages i finally had someone named caroline call me back. she was difficult to work with and would not listen without cutting me off and accusing me of interrupting her. very frustrating which may be part of their plan to get me to go away. to make a long story short she said she could not help me since the local rep for the area had already declined. she can't over rule this. all this work for nothing. she indicated that she would refer the case to the escalation unit after i pushed for a supervisor. because she was difficult to work with i hung up without warning. after two weeks of no call from the escalation unit carolyn informed me that because i had hung up she had not referred my case. apparently wanting to punish me. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact was experiencing issues with the srs air bag warning indicator constantly illuminating on the instrument panel. her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v593000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module), although the failures were identical. the dealer stated that they were unaware of any recalls and the failure she was experiencing may not have been associated with the recall. in addition, the driver's side seat belt would often fail to operate. the failure and current mileages were less than 88,000. updated 04/24/09. *lj the consumer also stated the seat belt do not lock even when the brakes were applied. updated 04/28/09.*jb

Srs light stays on 2001 honda ex 75k. all electrical has shorted out on me while driving. car has never been in an accident. *tr

Air bag srs indicator light came on and stays on. i learned through owners on the internet concerning past problems with air bags and difficulty at honda dealerships on this problem. upon contacting honda customer service, they informed me that my vin number is not covered by the extended warranty of 10 years or 150,000 miles. i feel that this is a very serious defect, do to the air bags will not deploy on impact while the srs light is on. my 2001 honda has 84,000 miles and purchased it june of 2003. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord lx. while driving 20 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a pole. the passenger side air bag deployed, but the driver's side air bag did not. the contact was injured, but was able to safely drive the vehicle to her residence. the technician was unable to determine why the air bag failed and stated that the repair would cost $1,900. no repairs have been made to the vehicle. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle; therefore, no compensation would be provided. the failure mileage was 76,000.

I have had several problems with this car. i got the car brake pads replaced regularly but i had to get the rotors replaced too in 2006. then, the driver side seat belt had to be replaced round about the same time. recently (a month ago), i got the primary oxygen sensor replaced. now, the latest major problem is internal trans failure and fluid leak diagnosed by honda, a diagnosis that i had to pay for. this is unheard of in a car with 55k mileage. honda sold the cars with defective tran systems in the first place. there was a class action lawsuit because of which they extended their warranty. now, i am out of the warranty by just 3 months. they have asked me to pay around $700 to repair it. honda should cover 100% of the repair cost. i am pretty sure that i will have to again replace the new tran system as soon as its warranty period expires. because of this, the car is driving funny and using a tremendous amount of gas. when i called customer care and told them that the fuel economy problem (due to tran failure) had started about 6 months ago (when i was well within the warranty period), they said that i should have taken it to a dealership before. since there were no visible sign on the dashboard or any other place, how will a driver know that there is something definitely wrong with the car? there might have been engine sounds but it is hard to discern it over the inherent loud din of the honda engine. even the honda technician could not say for sure whether the noise coming from the engine was due to the tran. failure. a proper repair shop would have told me exactly what the prob. was and try to repair it, but honda replaces the full tran system. honda's customer service is extremely unpleasant - they are rude and abrupt in their conversations. they have given me limited choices - 1. i had to pay for a diagnosis at a honda repair shop. 2. i do not have a choice of getting it fixed from a different honda dealership. 3. they have given me 3 days to repair it. *tr

Driving @ approx 5 mi per hour and approaching a stop sign in front of a local dept. store; my husband depressed the brake and the car did not stop; rather, it revved up and began to lunge forward at rapid speed; my husband quickly shifted into neutral and the car stopped. had it not we would have hit 4 people. this is the 3rd time this has happened since 2001; 2 previous times: i hit a neighbor's parked truck; when we attempted to stop as we neared a stop sign we hit the car in front of us. each time the acceleration seems out of control despite the brake being depressed. expensive repairs necessary both previous times. i will have the car towed to honda next week; i will not drive it. mileage: under 33,000. *tr

For the past several months, i've noticed the srs light come on & remain on (usually after i have started my 2001 honda accord 4-dr sedan) it goes out @ indeterminate times & then does it again seemingly when it feels like it. i understand that it corresponds to the airbags which are interestingly part of the vehicles' "safety" equipment, however, isn't covered to remain in working condition - at no cost to vehicle owner (i bought the vehicle new & i am the owner). i have seen hundreds (over 400) of complaints re. the identical failure of this "safety" issue & have yet to see anyone in a position of authority do anything to correct the situation. please add me to the list of complainants. thank you *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted after ten minutes. the contact proceeded to drive and the vehicle stalled again. the dealer stated that the ignition was faulty and needed to be replaced. his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v025000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the failure and current mileages were less than 127,000. updated 3/16/09 *cn updated 03/19/09. *jb

Never notified as owner of honda that transmission warranty was extended due to settlement,a indicator light display notified maintenance,car was brought to honda dealership and stated warranty was expired by two weeks. honda failed to make proper notification. *tr

My son was in an accident where he lost control of his 01 honda accord and hit a tree. the car is totaled. though there is all of this damage the air bags did not deploy. he hit the tree going about 25 mph after sliding on ice. *tr

Two tires have gone flat, one in november 2008, the second january 30, 2009 due to failure of the rubber valve stems. in both cases the valve stem was split apart near the base at the entrance to the metal wheel rim. the split appeared to be separation of rubber parts, possibly at a seam, rather than a gross tear due to some kind of physical force. the split in the rubber was not visible until the plastic wheel cover was removed. the car was parked in a locked garage when tires lost pressure and there was no evidence of any vandalism or tampering. the valve stems were replaced with new tires purchased at national tire and battery store # 603, 2435 maryland road, willow grove, pa on march 3, 2007. *tr

The srs light in my 2001 honda accord has come on and wont go off. the airbags have never been deployed before in the car and after some searching have found that this is a common problem with the year make model of car. also i was horrified to find out that the airbags will not deploy if the srs light is on due to a sensor failure. this endangers my life and the life of anyone who drives the vehicle and since airbags are required in a vehicle shouldn't there be a lifetime warranty on airbags??? it cost up to 700 dollars to replace the unit. so because of a bad design i can't have a system in my vehicle determined by the dot to be required repaired if it fails due to no fault of my own. i am outraged and there should be something done about this immediately. *tr

Srs light on, based on the information available to me i believe the airbags will fail to deploy when the srs light is illuminated. honda does not cover the repair as they feel airbags are a secondary safety feature, however the fact that it had airbags and a good safety rating played a large part in my decision to purchase the 2001 accord. if manufacturers are going to exploit positive safety reviews i feel they should cover them for the life of the vehicle so long as the fault is detected by a manufacturer installed on board computer, i.e. srs light on. my wife and two kids are the primary occupants of this vehicle, it is important to me that the safety features are functional. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. prior to the failure, a green light illuminated on the instrument panel. in addition, the brake and check engine indicators illuminated. the vehicle failed to move when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the contact stated that the failure occurred at least five times. the failure was related to the ignition switch and the vehicle was repaired. he feels it is a safety issue because a severe crash could occur due to the failure. the current and failure mileages were 75,121.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving 40 mph, the front passenger door air bag deployed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised the contact to call the insurance company. the insurance company investigated the failure, but could not determine the reason for the deployment. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the 2001 accord was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v001000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module); therefore, they would not assist with the repair. the failure mileage was 81,000 and current mileage was 82,000.

While making a 3-point turn to back out of a tight parking space (front end to curb) the car suddenly accelerated (i put it into reverse (in the third part of this turn)when this happened) and hit the parked car behind me with sufficient force to push that car into the one next to it. there would have been no reason for me to hit the brakes (and mistakenly hit the accelerator, as one would think might have happened) as i was only going a few miles an hour when this sudden huge acceleration occurred. there was quite a lot of damage both to my car and the two parked cars. the cars are currently being repaired but i am someone hesitant to drive mine again. please advise. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the driver's side front air bag indicator illuminated. the contact immediately took the vehicle to a repair shop and they stated that the air bag sensor failed. the repair would cost $388.17. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that nhtsa campaign id number 08v593000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator modules) was scheduled to begin on december 22, 2008. the contact would be able to request a reimbursement. the current and failure mileages were 38,000. updated 12/30/08 *cn updated 12/30/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving 40 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed and damaged the entire passenger seat. there was no impact to cause the deployment. the contact was uninjured, but very shaken up. the dealer advised her to call the insurance company and warned her of the $500 deductible she would have to pay because it was considered a crash. the contact stated that the failure was a manufacturer defect because the air bag deployed on its own without any other vehicle involvement. the dealer also advised her to call the manufacturer and inform them of the issue. the failure mileage was 83,424. updated 12/15/08. *lj the driver side sseat belt buckle was defective and had to be replaced. updated 12/15/08. *jb

I have a 2001 honda accord, 2 years ago the srs light came on and stayed on. i took the car to the dealer and they charged me $118.00 to reset it. this year, september 2008 the light came on again and has stayed on. it is a known problem with honda dealer , yet they will not cover the cost of getting this fixed. now my passenger airbag will not deploy. i have seen many complaints about this same problem. it should be covered by the manufacturer, obviously it is a defect. *tr

After starting my 2001 honda accord the srs light came on and will not stay off. this light indicates that the air bags will not deploy in a major collision. i went to my dealer and spoke with the maintenance supervisor and he indicated that this was a very common problem with this model of automobile. he also said that honda does not have a recall or extended warranty for this problem. reading the internet chat rooms shows that there are hundreds of people with this same problem. in fact many owners indicated that after they were involved in a collision their airbags never did deploy even after the srs light was reset by their dealer. the cost of the repair, for me, will be from $1000 to $1500. i am a senior citizen and cannot afford to have this repaired at this time. i understand that the seat belts have a lifetime warranty but not the airbags. i feel the airbags should be treated the same as the seat belts and have the same warranty. at the very least honda should recognize this problem they have with this model and give the owners an extended warranty to cover these repairs. this is a major problem and should be addressed as there are many owners that are driving these defective honda accords and if involved in a collision their honda's airbags will not inflate. please look into this and have honda take responsibility for this problem and give some relief to all the owners of this model automobile. *tr

I have a 2001 honda accord ex-lv6, bought used in 2002. 3 months after purchase srs light comes on. brought to silko honda, they reset light. light came back on. said they had to have car for 3 days to really find problem. left car for 3 days , repair order ststes installed s/o control unit, reset light, came back on. then ordered and installed srs unit, reset and light is still on. they then traced wires to the control unit and found some broken wires. fixed wires . light out for 11 months and srs light pops up again!brought back to dealer and they fixed sam for about 4 years. 8 months ago srs light is on again!! im running out of patience with incompetent mechanics and money! *tr

Re: nhtsa action no: pe05043 (closed investigation) srs unit light remains on indicating that passenger side air bag will not work. opds unit has was previously replaced. the srs problem is caused by a faulty wiring harness, and honda wants to charge me $450 to replace it. shouldn't honda pay for this in light of your prior investigation as well as the high safety risk? i notified honda corporate two weeks ago - no response. dealer cannot help because it is a corporate decision. *tr

Several months ago the srs light came on in my 2001 honda accord for no reason. i was not in an accident and there were no other reasons for the light to come on. now i don't have airbags so i hope that i am not in an accident in the future. i was told it would cost about $800 to fix this problem. *tr

I have had my 2001 honda accord for quite a few years. every now and then, it seems if i put something on the passenger seat or just starting and driving off the srs light comes on. i have taken it to the dealership for resets quite a few times but the problem still occurs. was there ever a recall for the srs since it will not deploy air bags while the light is on? can i get this fixed through a recall or do i need to pay for the negligence by honda manufacturer? thank you *tr

Own a honda 2001 accord exl v6, bought used at honda dealer with 27,000 miles. after 1 month srs warning light comes on brought back to dealer they replaced sensor, lasted for 11 months, light on again, dealer said some wires were shorted would definitely not come on again, at 109,000 miles lights on again ! *tr

2001 accord lx has 59,000 miles on it. two weeks ago the srs light came on for no reason. did some research and discovered this is a very common problem with these cars. the airbags will not deploy while this light is on. serious safety issue . *tr

I own 2 honda (accord ex 1996, accord lx 2001) on both of them and for no obvious reason the srs (airbag) light started coming on and off sporadically until lately stated on for ever. the airbag on both cars has never been deployed. the dealer charge $90 per vehicle just for diagnosing the problem. *tr

I was hit from behind in an accident. my driver seat broke in the accident. the base cracked and the seat came loose. this accident was not severe enough that my seat should have broken. this is a safety concern. the seat has not been fixed yet. the accident happened friday and monday i'm taking the car to get estimates. *tr

Srs light (supplemental safety restraints...air bags) stays on all the time on my 2001 honda accord. air bags should be warranted for life of car, i would think, but honda dealers keep blowing me off. i see on internet that many other 2001 hondas have had same problem. *tr

Honda accord 2001 transmission and coolant system. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 04v086000 (exterior lighting:headlights); however, the contact is currently experiencing the failure described in the recall. while driving 65 mph, the headlights suddenly dimmed. there were no warnings prior to the failure. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 61,000.

While trying to park the 2001 honda accord in the garage, the driver only recollects a sudden unintended acceleration which resulted in an accident. *tr

Srs light on. failed side air bag sensor. had sensor replaced august 1, 2008 at the honda dealer and at my expense. in may of 2006 the srs light was on and the control module was replaced by the dealer under warranty. why isn't the entire air bag system of sensors and controllers covered by warranty rather than just the front air bags? seems like honda,s srs system has significant problems with failed control units and sensors. *tr

Srs light came on for no reason. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. when the vehicle is parked, it is extremely difficult to shift into another gear. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and he located nhtsa campaign id number 05v025000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the recall and all the repairs would be made at the contact's expense. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 68,000.

Electrical power to the car just shuts off momentarily and then all the dashboard lights will come back on. sometimes the car will not do anything when you put the key in the ignition to start it and then suddenly it works fine. has shut down once while driving on the freeway. *tr

2001 honda accord srs light remains on. service dept. said car is "safe" to drive. "good news is that the airbags won't deploy when you are driving around. the bad news is that the airbags won't deploy in an accident." my research shows that honda is not concerned about consumers with this issue. there is no type of warranty coverage and it is a very expensive fix with marginal results (likely to recur). i should think that seat belts and airbags would have a lifetime warranty. *tr

My srs light keeps coming on. honda said it will cost $1500 to replace. ( not covered under warranty ) they indicated that in a crash the drivers side airbag will not deploy. *tr

Srs light came up recently. diagnostics test showed that there is some issue with the airbags and they won't be deployed correctly. so i have to replace them and its not covered by honda warranty. i have to replace this for safety reasons and this is going to cost me a lot of money. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. when the contact attempted to activate the headlights, the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not find any failures. the contact paid for a diagnostic for an air bag failure that was reset. the following day, the instrument panel lights did not illuminate again. he attempted to repair the vehicle himself, but was unsuccessful. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 04v256000 (interior lighting), but his vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 64,800 and current mileage was 65,250.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that the engine mounts have failed prematurely during normal driving. the dealer was notified and the repair would cost $580. another mechanic stated that the failure was common among honda vehicles. the contact drives at moderate speeds and stated that the failure has occurred several times. the failure mileage was 85,000. updated 7/3/08 *cn updated 07/03/08

Sudden acceleration: while backing up in an enclosed parking garage, i started the car, put my foot on the brake and placed the gear in reverse. i began applying pressure to the gas pedal, and the car began moving back slowly. all of a sudden the car took off like a shot. i hit the brake, but nothing happened. fortunately, i was able to guide the car into a column in the garage rather than other cars or a person. i have driven the car for 7 years, so i certainly know where the break and the accelerator are. my car is a v6 with cruise control and remote start. there was no obstruction to either pedal in the interior of the car. $4,000 damages to fender, bumper, rear light, and trunk. if anyone had been behind my car, they would have been seriously injured or killed. *tr

My srs light has been on since approximately june 2006. i haven't had any problems getting an inspection during this time until now. i took my car in to have it inspected and failed due to srs light. i took it to the dealership that i bought it from in september of 2003 and they said it would cost $773.00 to repair the srs control module. they charged me $110.00 for the diagnosis, which would go to the cost of repairs if i decided to have it done. honda has issued tsb's on this issue, but it does not cover my vin number nor the part that needs to be replaced. something is terribly wrong with honda's srs performance as i have seen thousands of complaints on various websites regarding different problems with the srs light. this is a severely dangerous problem that needs to be resolved. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the vehicle has b.f. goodrich tires. while the vehicle was being serviced for a routine inspection, the tire company discovered that all four replacement tires were cracking inbetween the tread. all four tires were replaced with the same make and brand of tire. approximately 23,000 miles later, the failure recurred with all four replacement tires. the replacement tires need to be replaced at the contact's expense. the tire line and size were unknown. the current mileage was 90,000 and first failure mileage was 67,000. updated 07/10/08. *lj updated 07/08/08

I have had my 2001 honda accord for about 7 years and only recently had problems with it. first, my alarm system has been malfunctioning. the alarm will go off every so often for no reason, especially at night disturbing the neighborhood. i have to go run to the window to try to turn off the alarm. i took it to the dealer to have a $100 diagnostic test only to tell me that my alarm system was the problem (something i already knew), and it would cost another $300 to fix. second, the srs light came on and will not come off. i took my car to the dealer and it would cost $100 for a diagnostic test, which will probably tell me what i already know, and probably cost another couple hundred to fix. i have researched this problem and have found many complaints regarding this issue. this problem needs to be addressed, especially for the safety of the consumers. there should be a recall for this car. *tr

Srs light stays on, indicating that the driver airbag is not operational. honda refuses to correct the situation at their cost. *tr

2001 honda accord srs dash light comes on, will not go off. this renders the srs inoperable in the event of a frontal collision according to manufacturer. this is a common problem with these 2001 honda models. *tr

My honda accord, 2001 model seat bracket has broken. i have researched this on this website and found that honda replaced models of 98-99 but no 01, is this covered under a recall or tsb. is this honda's responsibility? *tr

On my 2001 honda accord ex srs light on after small accident, this is not covered via my insurance nor is it covered via honda. honda states that it will only repair the passenger side portion. how does this help if i am in an another more serious accident. to add i am a low income person and spending $2000 and 105 to have nothing done is not acceptable. *tr

The srs light came on in my 2001 honda accord. nothing prompted it. it means the airbags won't work in an accident. apparently it is a common problem and costs anywhere form $600-1300 to fix. *tr

Srs light keeps coming on. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the contact noticed that the air bag light would remain illuminated everytime he started the vehicle. the dealer stated that he would have to pay $89 for a diagnostic. the current mileage was 177,000 and failure mileage was 167,000. updated 03-04-08 *bf the consumer stated there was a recall for the air bags, but it was only good for up to a 160,000 miles.

Refer to nhtsa campaign id #04v256000. i have 2001 honda accord ex. my instrument light on the car failed and i cannot see gauges at night time. i am taking a flashlight with you at night when i am driving. according to #04v256000, it only covers certain lx models. i think it should be expand to ex models as well. i was shocked after the dealer told me that they cannot fix because your car is not on a recall list even though it is obviously due to the failure of potentiometer. *tr

Since i purchased my car from honda in 11/2001. my srs light has been on repeatedly throughout the years. i would inform honda every time i went in for a service or oil change. they would adjust the light and it would come on weeks later. i finally had the srs light serviced by honda. currently the srs light is on again. *tr

In april 2001, i purchased new honda accord ex from its dealer, planethonda in union, nj. the car had been sore for the last three years. the car was recalled because of faulty transmission. the faulty transmission affected the engine and brakes. not only, honda should have replaced the faulty transmission, but also the engine should have been replaced. the faulty transmission made the car run in the low gear, damaged the engine. my car engine is burning more motor oil and i have to add one quart of oil for every 700-800 miles. i also had to replace the brakes, rotor/drum,brake shoe pads every 6-8 months because of faulty transmission. my car has the side air bag and abs lights on since 30000 miles. i was advised by nhtsa to send the complaint to nhtsa. please forward the copy of the complaint to the appropriate department, so that they can look into the matter. thanks....... ashok kumar *tr

The srs light came up for no reasons on my 2001 honda accord. it came on after the 3 year warranty was over. i had brought it back to dealership and they had reset it. however, the light came back within a week. i hope this complaint will trigger a recall from honda as it seems there are many people complaining the same thing!!!! i don't want to shell out $$$$ to fix something that was a defect in the first place! *tr

The supplemental restraint system (srs) light remains on while the vehicle is in operation, which supposedly indicates that there is a problem with the airbags or seatbelts. as i understand it, this is a common problem with this model of car. *tr

Srs light illuminated for no apparent reason. have had the light reset and it came on soon thereafter. have read numerous complaints with similar descriptions and no resulting action or remedy from manufacturer. this should be unacceptable as this is safety equipment and could potentially threaten the lives of driver and occupants. *tr

I own a 2001 honda accord ex v6 vehicle. i have had the srs light come on since the last couple of days. having gone through the list of complaints registered with nhtsa, i am really concerned with this issue. my vehicle had run a little more than 103,000 miles and i believe it still falls under the free opds replacement period as stated by the nhtsa authority. please let me know how this problem is to be resolved. *tr

The srs light stays lit on my 2001 honda accord. airbags may not deploy. honda should fix this since it is manufacturer fault. *tr

On 26th october 2007, friday, it was raining heavily in new jersey. when i arrived at work, the car was fine. when i started back home, the vehicle's srs light was permanently on. it still is after 4 days. researching, i found out that this is a common occurrence in this model year of this vehicle and is very expensive to fix. kindly take action to make sure this isn't an expensive repair for thousands of consumers given the popularity of this vehicle model. thank you. please see this page - http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2001/seat_belts_air_bags/srs_light_keeps_coming_on.shtml for tales of similar failure. *tr

The paint on my 2001 honda accord is peeling and the clear coat is lifting,front to back, i have noticed this on many honda's of years around the same age, dark colors, the paint and body shops said that there must be a problem with the paint and procedures in painting the car , this is the only honda out of the 9 other honda's, i've owned with a paint problem, this car only has 60000 miles on it, other honda's that i have had as much as 250,000, and the paint looked great (1990 accord) the dealer ship (groppetti honda claims they never heard of this problem, but i continue to see hondas with this same paint problems, this looks like the same type of problem general motors had back years ago and they corrected the paint with a recall, after many complaints, i know there are many complaints out there. *jb

I have a 2001 honda accord ex v6 and a 2003 honda pilot. both vehicles have the srs light on all the time. i have been told that hand radio interference and cell phones can trigger the srs light to go on making the srs inoperable. my wife carries a hand radio and drives both vehicles. we both have cell phones. i have researched this and this seems to be a big problem with honda. i believe that honda should repair this at no cost to me. *tr

Honda accord 2001 lx, 40000 miles. 1. since two months ago, srs light is constantly on. 2. i understand that while srs light is 'on', driver airbag will not deploy. 3. i was told by the honda dealership that this car is not covered under an extended warranty and that i will be responsible for inspection and repair of this problem. i found out that this particular problem is a common one among honda owners. it should not cost owners to inspect and repair a defect that honda is responsible for (and already aware). *jb

Transmission failure. the differential assembly was rebuilt i paid $1,377.00 for it at cottman transmission of erie, pa. after that the transmission never shifted the same and later on a horrible noise start to sound when put in reverse. cottman transmission said that's normal on this car. they kept my car for 13 days inthe month of june 2007. finally, they decided to put the reverse selector gear on this trasmition thus ending up with same noise when as previous when you put the car in reverse. i took it to the dealer they said the transmission is bad, they replaced the transmission now it is running well but when you put it in reverse it still makes the same bad noise, like a clunk kind of noise. i am not talking about a little click sound, it is a bad sound, really loud. the dealer say that's normal on this car and i told the manager you are crazy. they don't want to do anything else they already made there money, now work begins. but they don't want to do anything else. so i got a car with a rebuilt transmissions with no warranty because according to them if the extended warranty pays for it, there is not warranty. beautiful, well done honda. last car i buy from honda. *tr

Srs light is on. i have been told honda accord 2001 will activate the srs light by the use of cell phone or laptop preventing the air bags from deploying in case of a accident. i the light is on the system will not respond in case of a accident. i consider this a safety issue between dead y live. a recall should be done by honda to correct all cars affected. i really don't have $700.00 dollars to get this fix. *tr

Honda accord 2001. srs indicator light on for months now with no apparent trigger (no accidents, previous airbag deployment). brought to honda dealer - charged $90 diagnostics which resulted that airbag control unit was broken. replaced at outside mechanic with original honda parts for $400, however srs light remained on despite correcting stated diagnostic problem. argued to return part because problem was not resolved, which was finally done, but dealership states that needs another $90 diagnostic to find the problem again - back to square one. concerned with safety issue of airbags not deployed in case of an accident, which appears to have occurred to other consumers. very concerned with regards honda company in their lack of concern with their product and safety of their consumers! *jb

Accelerator pedal sticks upon first start when car is cold. it requires pushing down harder than normal on pedal and car then surges forward abruptly, before working appropriately. since i back out of my garage without pushing on the pedal, i do not know if this only occurs in forward. contact initiated with dealership. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord with ling long 225/40-18 tires. he stated that he experienced a blow out on the passenger side front tire and noticed cracks on the tire walls of the other three tires. the dealer stated that the place where the tires were purchased was no longer in business. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

2001 honda accord, 71,500 miles, srs light will not go off. *tr

My son had an accident while driving my 2001 honda accord. the driver airbag did not deploy, but the passenger airbag did deploy, even though there was not a passenger in the vehicle. also, the seat belts locked up. the accident was on 12-2-06 and i have tried two different dealerships to find out why the driver airbag did not deploy. they will not give me an explaination and they will not fix the seatbelts until i replace the airbags, which i cannot afford.

I am writing in regards to a 2001 honda accord that i own. i have close to 76,000 miles, and i have always done every recommended service with a local honda dealer here in canandaigua , ny. on june 21, 2007 i took the honda to dealer for a noise in the rear of the car, it turned out to be rear stabilizer joints, both of them were replaced. not even a week later, i am driving home from a short trip and hear this loud pop like my tire blew up. i had no idea what was happening, the next thing i knew something was scraping the road, and i could see some smoke in the rear view mirror, i somehow stopped the car and my mother and i get out. fortunately, we weren't killed, a lower ball joint separated and pulled the axle out of the transmission and fluid leaked all over. i never expected this from a honda, especially when i took good care of the car. my next question was the life expectancy of a lower ball joint,was it something that could go or break apart. also, i would like to know how this could happen with no warning signs. when repairing the car i had the dealer check the other ball joints on the other side, and they noticed some play or movement in them. so they replaced the upper and lower ball joints on the other side. which was also odd to me that 3 out of 4 ball joints needed replacement at such low mileage. i had the car inspected at the honda dealer in october 2006, and during an inspection i understood that ball joints were to be looked at. if so, how come i was not informed of any rust in the ball joints at that time. how could they possibly have gotten so bad in 8 months time to cause such a catastrophe. *ak

The 2001 honda accord srs light kept coming on. very expensive to fix for an airbag. *ak

The srs light has been coming on since i bought the car new in 2001. it was fixed several times covered under warranty and once by some recall. now i don't have a warranty and it has been on for about 8 months and honda wants to charge me to fix it.

Srs light is on. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. the srs lights remained illuminated. the dealer stated the opd sensor is the cause of the failure. the opd sensor was replaced twice and did not solve the problem. the failure and current mileage were 130000.

2001 honda accord purchased new at dealership. a few months later (less than 1 year) srs light indicating problem with airbag came on and stayed on. auto was brought back to dealer for repair; temporarily light off, but came back shortly thereafter. in all total, car brought in for this problem probably 6 or more times, variably called sensor, light bulb and seat belt problem. daughter now has car, and has moved out of town. light is on, indicating problem, and she has a wreck, with no injuries but causing moderate damage to front of car. front end repaired, light temporarily went off, but came back on within a , month or two, another wreck with damage to front and back car, this time to point of having to be towed and undrivable. in neither case did airbags deploy, and daughter sustained mild neck and head injury from hitting head repeatedly on steering wheel. we believe that there is a serious flaw in airbag sensor and deployment system that lead us astray in assuming it was minor, and could have allowed major injury to daughter. we are very anxious about letting her drive car again. *jb

I started getting an indication of srs light. started doing research online and noticed the a lot of people are having the same issue with 2001 honda accord. what is the deal is this car safe? *ak

Pcm was giving off false error codes, dealer was the first to bring up problem after recalled transmission was installed. dealer did not acknowledge that it was a dealer's problem. pcm will create the check engine light to go off, and will appear at various times of operation. has caused me to constantly go to dealer and various mechanic shops to get error codes erased. car with check engine light will not pass smog test. also will consume more fuel than it should. cost to replace pcm is approximately $800. *ak

I purchased a new honda accord ex in 2001 at a honda dealer in texas , now the check engine light and tcs light came on and stayed on. i checked the owner's manual and found out it could be that the gas cap might not have been tightened. so i have to wait until 3 driving trips to see if it wentoff. thats waswhat manual suggested first. then itwent off to honda dealer to see if computer needed a new catalytic converter ,which i heard could likely be inaccurate diagnosis, and more likely oxygen sensor. also another problem occurred, the srs light stayed on and did not go out. *ak srs light coming on, i have also had my check engine light and tcs indicator come on. it is a bit concerning that i have had so many issues with this particular accord with so few miles on it. seems like a huge safety issue that an air bag does not deploy with the srs light on. what is wrong with this car? did i buy a lemon? i will definitely not buy another honda. extremely disappointed in honda's lack of concern for safety, which they tout so much about, and disrespect for consumer's concerns.

Purchased used vehicle in march 2006. in may 2006 i experienced an engine cutout while driving on the highway. this symptom still exists intermittently. when this happens the immobilization light also comes on. i also experience a starting problem with the car intermittently. the dash lights normally come on when the car starts. when the car does not start, the check engine light and the immobilization indicator light are both off. i've also seen instances where the other lights are off and only the check engine light is on. if i let the car sit for 10 minutes or more, it will start. i've had the car to the honda dealer service department. they checked my keys which were ok. they also replaced the main relay and the main computer and i am still having the problem. they are of no further help. *tr

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. while driving at approximately 60 mph the contact heard a loud noise. the contact pulled the vehicle over, and upon inspecting the vehicle discovered the sun roof cracked. the contact stated that the next day while driving she heard a loud noise and a piece of the glass blew off. the failure mileage was 48,000. the dealer stated that they had never seen this type of failure before. the contact has pictures of the sun roof. *ak updated 09/24/07. *jb

2001 honda accord shut off while driving. no sound, no warning, just cut out at 40 mph in heavy traffic. car restarted immediately after pulling over. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. 5 years ago the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. the failure mileage was 10000. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the vehicle was operating normally. recall campaign# 04v256000 is related to the contacts interior lighting failure. the manufacturer stated that the recall is not related to his vin. the previous attempt to repair the instrument panel was unsuccessful; however, the radio was replaced. the contact has driven the vehicle at night for several years and is aware of the safety risk involved for him and his teenage driver. the current mileage was 133000.

The srs light turned on last week at 75000 miles, and i know that it is related to the airbag restraint system. my husband had the same problem couple of years ago , and the dealer told him that the use of cellophane may have caused the system to malfunction. the dealer fixed it for free because the car was still under the 36000 mile warranty. after doing some investigation i found out that this problem was very common for the 2001 models. i also found out that this problem was very costly and was no longer under warranty. i got into a car accident in march 2007, the front end of my car slid into a snow bank, and i am thankful that the damage was not major. the air bags never deployed . the srs light turned on a couple of weeks after the accident, and i was not sure if i ever had any protection at the time of the accident, since the airbags never deployed. now every time i get into my car i am very nervous because my life behind the wheel of this honda was at stake. i do not have any money to buy another car or fix get the current issue. honda should issue a recall on this!! peoples lives were in danger when they were on the road, and this should not be taken lightly by anyone. i am a mother, a wife, a sister, and a daughter. my life has value. please look into this. thank you . *ak

Tl* - the contact owns 2001 honda accord. the contact stated that there was a safety recall on the ignition switch, but it did not apply to this vehicle due to the vin. the contact stated that the vehicle shut off in traffic as though he had turned the ignition off, and it happened on 2 different occasions. the contact was driving at 15 - 20 mph when the failure occurred. the contact stated that on one of the occasions the driver behind him had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting him. on each occasion the weather was nice. he h had the ignition switch repaired on 03/12/2007, and the problem did not recur. the current mileage was 67,504.*ak update 4/9 *tr

My car was parked for two weeks, as i just purchased another vehicle. i went to drive my 2001 honda accord ex sedan and all of my lights on the instrument panel were lit and the car was making a funny noise. after towing the vehicle to the shop i was told my alternator bracket bolt had broken off inside. after researching online i found a couple of complaints in regard to the same issue: broken alternator bracket or lower mounting bolt. honda. tech line summary. *tt http://www.lemonlawspecialists.com/tsb/honda.html # tsb #05012004 -- broken alternator bracket or bracket mounting bolt. *nm (nhtsa id #10013977, may 01 2004) http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2001/tsbs.shtml. *jb

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2001 honda accord with 83932 failure mileag at 35 mph she turned the heat on, and the next thing she remembered was being pulled from the wreckage. the contact was told that the vehicle flipped, she was unconscious and the airbag deployed. the contact stated that something happened to the vehicle before the crash, but she did not know what. the vehicle sustained a substantial amount of damage. the contact was injured. *ak

One day, my srs check light came on randomly. i researched it on the internet to see what the problem may be, and i was informed that they're one of the very common problems associated with the 6th generation accords, that are caused by no real problems. honda corporation is not willing to offer a remedy about the problem, even though it involves safety issues (airbags will not deploy when the srs light is illuminated). i have to take it to the dealer now and pay $80+, just to have it checked out. if my srs needs to be replaced, as with most cases experienced by other accord owners, it will be another $700+ for replacement.. thank you for your time and attention. *jb

The honda accord entered a turn lane and began decreasing speed due to a red traffic light when at the same time a truck driven by a teenage boy excessively accelerated while exiting a gas station and spun out of control. the truck crashed into the honda accord causing major damage to the front and driver side/front of car. the radiator and engine were pushed back toward the driver. the car could not be driven following the accident. none of the air bags deployed. the estimated speed of the honda at the time of the collision was 20 - 25 mph. the car is at the dealership awaiting insurance review to determine if can be repaired. *nm

I started my vehicle and put it in reverse. the pedal resisted and would not depress. i tapped it lightly and without warning the vehicle shot backwards at high speed, accelerating uncontrollably. as it accelerated backwards, i side swiped the neighbor's vehicle. the vehicle proceeded backwards striking the front of another neighbors condo. after striking the condo, the engine continued to race at high rpms and continued to try and surge backwards. smoke began to come from the front of vehicle, apparently from tires that were still rotating. without warning, the vehicle accelerated forward at high speed. the vehicle hit and jumped over a curbed island in the lot. the vehicle stopped its sudden acceleration and came to a stop across the parking lot. the police arrived at the scene and took a report and pictures. officer comstock conducted a query on "uncontrolled acceleration" and found numerous reports of vehicles accelerating uncontrollably. he found several references to it possibly being tied to the "cruise control". he advised me to have the vehicle towed to a honda dealership for inspection. he advised not to operate the vehicle for safety reasons. the vehicle was inspected by honda reps. i expressed concern that the vehicle was not safe to drive as evident by the police report, pictures and property damage. they were not concerned and stated there was no safety issue. i am shocked that they did not take the police report and pictures seriously enough to take this vehicle off the road. i would like to state that the day before the accident, i was teaching at the middle school. if this happened the day before, i most likely would have mowed down and possibly killed middle school children. the issue is not whether honda found proof of the malfunction but the malfunction did occur. morally and ethically, i can not drive this vehicle and put other drivers including myself at risk. this is a serious and potentially deadly matter and honda clearly is not concerned. *jb