6.2
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$820.00
Average Mileage:
90,380 miles
Total Complaints:
35 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (19 reports)
- dearler reset but light came back on within 3 hours (4 reports)
- honda says the controller unit is not covered under warranty (3 reports)
- Honda won't cover repair due to high mileage (3 reports)
- seat belt switch replaced under lifetime warranty. (2 reports)
- technical bulletin 02034 (update 06-009) (2 reports)
seat belts / air bags problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
Helpful Websites About 2000 Honda Accord SRS light is on
2009Jul 02
Accord Exvl 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 170,000 miles
I got too get an inspection And can't.Honda Charged Rounded off too fix About 750.00 I can't afford this!
2009Jun 19
Accord EX 4L
- Automatic transmission
- 87,000 miles
Checked here to see if there was a cheap, do-it-yourself, or free solution or any warranty coverage. Number #5 had this to say, which sounded helpful:
Honda just issued Technical Bulletin 02034 (update 06-009) for a faulty control unit that caused the SRS to come on. The warranty is for 10 years or 150,000 miles. I called the Honda dealer in San Francisco and was told that there is a charge of $138.50 for checking. If it is the control unit, Honda will pay for everything. If not, I will have to pay the $138.50 myself.
Will call the local Honda dealer's repair department and find out what specifically they have to say for themselves.
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2007Feb 08
(reported on)Accord SE 2.3L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 117,000 miles
This could be a simple switch problem in the seat belt, but I have no way of knowing because Honda keeps the codes a secret from my local repair shop. How does that help Honda's customers?
2007Feb 08
(reported on)Accord SE 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 51,000 miles
So SRS light comes on yesterday and I Googled and am shocked to find so many 2000 Honda Accords with this issue.
I called Honda and they looked up my VIN and was told this problem didn't apply to my car (what BS!). I told Honda that dealer wanted to charge me $100 for a diagnostics test and I didn't want to pay for it. I also told Honda about service bulletin released to fix the OPDS issue, seat-belt-latch issue, to no vain.
With so many people having problems, it is sad and unfortunate Honda hasn't issued any directives keeping in mind the safety of drivers or the high cost of replacing/repairing faulty SRS Control units
From a pure safety standpoint, the SRS MUST have lifetime warranty since air bags not deploying is scary...
2007Apr 03
(reported on)Accord SE 2.3L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
The dealer said it will cost $45 just to look at it. They said it could be a seat belt sensor or maybe even the srs module. It could cost $200 easily.
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2007Apr 03
(reported on)Accord EX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 108,000 miles
SRS Light comes on. This I believe is significant since it has to do with the Airbags. Also, the Dealer will charge $70 to just check it. Not sure how much it will cost to to take care of the issue.
2008Dec 01
Accord V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
The SRS light on my 2000 Honda Accord has been on for the last 3 months. I am glad I found this forum. Just called the 800 number that the previous posters mentioned, and the woman from Honda said it's covered under extended warranty. She specifically said the extended warranty covers the "SRS unit" if your car is under 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. She also said the inspection and repair will be free. I'm making an appt with the local dealer. Hopefully *crosses fingers* the problem will be fixed. It seems like this is a widespread problem that Honda -- whether it's the corporate center or dealerships -- should be aware of and fix for free. Sorry to hear about other peoples' bad experiences.
2008Jul 08
Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
I took the car to the local dealer and they reset the light and it came back on. Called them and basically they said air bags may or may not work or maybe even seatbelts may not work correctly but would not be covered under warranty
2008Apr 21
Accord EX 2.3L Litre
- Manual transmission
- 129,900 miles
I called Honda and found out they had extended the warranty on the OPDS sensors and the buckle assembly. I took the car in for diagnosis with a bad feeling they would of course find something wrong which was not covered under the extended warranty . . . and they did. They said it was the controller unit which would cost around $825 to replace. I asked how a solid state component like that could fail other than by defect and they had no good answer.
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2008Jan 07
Accord EX-L 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
American Honda and the dealership in the used car dealer slimeball bilge wiggled out of the lifetime warranty on the seat belts arguing that this is not a mechanical problem with the belt rather an electrical which is not covered in the warranty which is bs to ensure they don't cover this matter. I urge a class action lawsuit since 98-01 Accords will fail as confirmed by Al from American Honda.
2007Dec 10
Accord Sedan 3.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 104,000 miles
Well... got back the results of the tests and a computer code came back called a P 1739 Manufacturer Controlled Transmission. Had it been a P1503, it would have been a sensor only...I knew something was up. Additionally I also have to replace the Distributor and the Front brakes... I opted for a gallon of gas and a box of matches. Thank god the car is paid off. Already planning on my next car. A Horse!
2007Dec 10
Accord Sedan 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 145,000 miles
I want to put it on record that in all the years I've owned my car I have NEVER had a problem. NEVER. It's a perfect car and that's a fact. That is until Sears got their grimy little hands on it. I went to get two new tires because its that time of year. I grew a beard waiting for my car to be done; Sears told me 1.5 hrs later my car was ready. I immediately could tell that something was off and after I got on the highway the SRS Light came on. I immediately pulled over because my car is meticulously maintained and I could tell that something was wrong but as I slowed down the light went off. It appears to be speed related. I immediately thought Tranny! (God no! Please not the tranny!) Went home and tried to figure it out and it is intermittent at first. Now it appears to be definitely speed related. I’m wondering if something they did triggered it…As I drove I would test putting the car in neutral and the light would go away, then after a few seconds of the car being back in drive the light would come back on, Dead stop the car sounds funny, like it is... sick.
I have an appointment with Sears this morning to ream the Tech. as I found that "occasionally" SEARS Techs will remove the steering wheel if the alignment is not quite perfect and reset it on the spindle, it’s actually quite easy. Problem though is there is a wire in the column that connects to the SRS sensor and tells the sensor if there is a problem with the steering wheel. Also my car’s lights at a dead stop are dimming with the engine idle, Could this all be electrical????
I’m pretty confident it is speed related, but I have to wait to come back and tell you the outcome, this only happened last night.
2007Sep 20
Accord V6
- Automatic transmission
- 139,000 miles
Not really a big deal. I had diagnostic test run and had 2 mechanics look over it. It never showed as a problem. All I can say is beware: side airbag may not work. Mine goes on and off too. Sometimes it is on for 1 minute before shutting off. Other times it stays on for 5 -10 minutes before shutting off. Lately, it hasn't been coming on very much at all. Weird.
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2007Jun 24
(reported on)Accord EX 3.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 101,000 miles
A month after I changed the rear brake pad on the car, I noticed the SRS light comes on intermittently. Sometimes it'll stay on for a good five minutes and then go off. I called the dealership regarding this problem and my concerns about the OSPD sensor could be the root source. They said that they would changed me $100 for diagnostic fees if the cause is not the sensor. This is ridiculous since this is a safety issue and the only way for them to find out if it's really the sensor, they have to do a diagnostic anyway. Dealerships are worse than crooks.
2007Apr 12
(reported on)Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 69,000 miles
SRS light on, no accident or anything that too i was maintaining very well my car with all services. I went to a Honda dealer to check, he charged $90 and reset the code again it came back on. They are telling now it will cost around $900.00. This it too ridiculous man. that is too much money man.
2007Mar 21
(reported on)Accord LX 4CL
- Automatic transmission
- 107,000 miles
Have the SRS light on for a few thousand miles now. Appears it will be a hassle to have the dealer fix it. First, it wasn't covered by the "defect" if it doesn't have side air bags. It doesn't.
Then they will only cover the seat belt repair if the code says it is that. The Honda service dept. warned me that if it isn't the belt I would have to pay the $120 diagnostic fee.
What do you want to bet the code will say something else so they can make money?? There is obviously a problem with this in several years of Honda Accords.
2007Mar 19
(reported on)Accord EX 2.3L
- Manual transmission
- 65,000 miles
Light came on about 9 months back but I didn't have time to take care of it until recently. Initially took my car to a trusted local mechanic. He referred me to the dealer because he said the issues should be covered under a lifetime warranty. I took the car to Power Honda in Costa Mesa, CA. They diagnosed the problem as a faulty seat belt (female portion). They replaced it with a new one and it cost me nothing since seatbelts/airbags and labor associated with are covered under a lifetime warranty. They had my car for 24hrs. Overall, the experience was very good. The SRS light has now been off for two weeks... I hope it stays that way.
2006Oct 09
(reported on)Accord LX
- 73,500 miles
Dealer did state that the diagnostic test would cost approximately $100 and that I would be responsible for this charge if it was not the seat belt switch or other warranty item causing the fault.
2007Jan 19
(reported on)Accord SE V4
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I had this problem two months ago and went to the dealer last month he fixed it(said there was no light on when he checked) the light had indeed gone but came back after one or two weeks seems Honda will have to issue the letter to all of the Honda Accord users of 2000 and 2001 Models.
It is a pain there is no safety in the car.
2006Nov 16
(reported on)Accord EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 16,178 miles
My SRS light came on and never went off. The dealer said minimum cost is $80 and up, all day repair. Now I find out a whole bunch of Hondas have this problem. I'm glad I found out before I bought the wife a Honda. Who needs this problem? I filed complaint with NHTSA. If enough of us file, there will be a recall.
2007Jan 03
(reported on)Accord EX 3.0 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
My SRS light came on and off intermittently for a while, now it is on all the time. Dont want to spend a fortune to fix, I feel Honda should fix these since it affects safety.
2006Oct 20
(reported on)Accord LX Sedan 2.3L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 86,850 miles
The SRS just came on (apparently like lots of folks'). We are leaving tomorrow morning for a vacation trip, so wanted to weigh my risks. The Dealer can't work me in for two weeks. Internet info causes lots of flashing red lights to come on in my head: 1) Potential high repair cost - $500 - $1000. 2) May or may not be covered by warranty or Honda campaign. 3) Air bags may or may not deploy when needed until I get it fixed. 4) Even if I get it fixed, the problem may recur. All this sounds more like Ford or GM, not Honda. Guess I will have to see.
2006Dec 18
(reported on)Accord EX 4
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
The SRS light has been on for about 2 months. Took it to the dealer and was told the cost to replace a sensor and some seat pad will be $640 plus tax. This is Bad.
2006Dec 19
(reported on)Accord EX Sedan 2.6L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 76,000 miles
SRS Light is on. Earlier, it used to come on at different times, and now it stays on all the time. The dealer told me that the airbags won't deploy if the SRS light is on, which is pretty annoying. I was told that it would cost a lot of money to fix the problem. This is an important safety feature, I feel Honda should provide a lifetime warranty, just like they do for seatbelts.
2006Nov 08
(reported on)Accord LX
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
SRS light is on for weeks. Found it means airbag is not working. Called service center, routed to service advisor finally and he said it will cause $126 just for inspection and they will call Honda if it applies to the case in Honda technical bulletin. Hard to decide what to do. I may end up with paying $126 + whole airbag replacement. Any good suggestions ?
2006Aug 19
(reported on)Accord LX
- 81,000 miles
SRS light has been coming on every few months for the last 20,000 miles. I can reset it and it seems to be fine but last week I had to remove the battery. Now the light comes on every 2 or 3 times the engine is started. Honda has no intention of paying for it and I can't see paying up to $1,300 to fix it. Are there any alternative solutions?
2006Jul 29
(reported on)Accord
- 75,252 miles
I have had a problem with my airbags. The SRS light always was on. I have been trying to fix it, but the cost was very expensive. I did, I fixed it but after a few months the ligth was on again. No good! This card always have problems!
2006May 08
(reported on)Accord DX
- 6,600 miles
SRS suddenly on with no reason and keeps on all the time. Will not buy a Honda.
2006Jun 13
(reported on)Accord EX
- 197,000 miles
My SRS light has been on for several months, I do not have the money to fix it. Now, I get paperwork stating there is a problem with the SRS light in other cars, however, I do not qualify because I DRIVE TOO MUCH! How unfair is that, I have the same problem because it is a defect and they say it is my problem! I have to commute to work, but somehow Honda thinks you should limit the miles you drive. What a crock! I think it should be about the defective part not the mileage or time or anything. If they use defective parts everyone is entitled to a free repair! I just hope I do not have an accident and need those airbags. Honda should stand behind their mistakes.
2006Apr 13
(reported on)Accord LX
- 120,000 miles
Honda just issued Technical Bulletin 02034 (update 06-009) for a faulty control unit that caused the SRS to come on. The warranty is for 10 years or 150,000 miles. I called the Honda dealer in San Francisco and was told that there is a charge of $138.50 for checking. If it is the control unit, Honda will pay for everything. If not, I will have to pay the $138.50 myself.
2006Mar 24
(reported on)Accord SE
- 61,000 miles
I took the car to the dealer after the SRS light came on and would not go off. They reset and stated the computer said it was caused by a low battery or battery was jumped. Neither is true as the battery is only 2 years old and it has never been jump started. The SRS light came back on 3 hours after leaving the dealer. They told me if it came back on then the system would have to be replaced at a high cost and is not covered by the warranty.
2006Mar 11
(reported on)Accord EX
- 73,000 miles
SRS Light is on. Earlier, it used to come on at different times, and now it stays on all the time. The dealer told me that the airbags won't deploy if the SRS light is on, which is pretty annoying. I was told that it would cost a lot of money to fix the problem.
It appears that this is a common problem in all 2000 and 2001 Honda Accords (Google it, and you'll know what I mean). This is an important safety feature, and I feel Honda should provide a lifetime warranty, just like they do for seatbelts.
2006Jan 08
(reported on)Accord LX
- 85,003 miles
The SRS light came on after a long drive through a rain storm. Perhaps a coincidence, but a big inconvenience. Have not gotten a clear answer from any source.
2006Jan 07
(reported on)Accord
- 40,000 miles
Srs light is coming on at different speeds and at different times, sometimes stays on longer then 2 minutes. Had car at dealer twice but they are helpless. My wife is driving this car and answer from dealer is that she is not heavy egnough to put pressure on the sensors which are in the seat . What an immature statment this is. She drives this car for over four years and never had this problem until now and her weight did not change.
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2000May 02
Accord EX-V6 3.0L
I purchased this car brand new and started having air bag lights on right after I got it. They were fixed under warranty. But now once again the srs light is back on but its out of warranty.
Also the transmission started going bad right after the extension on the 100,000 mile warranty expired. I feel honda should stand behind these recalls because they are safety issues and pre-existing problems that keep occurring. If I were to get involved in a collision I would have no airbag. Plus I could get stranded with the transmission being faulty. No more Hondas for me! I got screwed.
Chris T.
Lorain, OH, USA
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