CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2001 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (SRS). We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague.
The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 100,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000. Transmission failure problems have been a huge problem for Honda Accords & other models all through the early 2000s model years. Honda eventually extended the transmission warranty to 93 months/109k miles for the 2000-2001 Accords as settlement for a class action lawsuit, but that period is over & owners of Accords with transmission problems are out of luck.
Subframe rust near the front passenger side wheel has become a problem recently, due to the poorly positioned A/C drain hose directly above that area. Repair cost to the subframe is over $2,000.
The SRS warning light likes to come on due to a defective seat belt sensor -- typically the driver's side. This sensor is covered under Honda's lifetime seat belt warranty, but some dealers charge a $100+ "diagnostic fee" or tell customers the entire SRS unit ($800) is bad. Also make sure your 2001 Accord has been checked for the airbag recall: excessive pressure may cause metal fragments during airbag deployment.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
58 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
52 / 1
Average Mileage:
59,305 miles
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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.
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.
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.
- Plano, TX, USA
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 the consumer stated the airbag was repaired on 10/24/2014 updated 5/6/2015
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.
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.
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.
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 the consumer stated the problem has been resolved. Updated 08/26/14
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 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
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
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.
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- Dunnellon, FL, USA