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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2001 Honda Accord seat belts / air bags problems

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2001 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 8 of 14)

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problem #134

Apr 302010

Accord 6-cyl

  • 124,196 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 Accord but not the 01 ex models. Based on the numerous complaints I found on this website, all 01 Accord 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!

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

problem #133

Jun 012011

Accord

  • miles
2001 Honda Accord. Consumer states problem with vehicle 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. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of client) updated 09/13/11

- Mayaguez, PR, USA

problem #132

Feb 052011

Accord

  • 115,000 miles
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.

- Sugar Land, TX, USA

problem #131

Nov 012010

Accord

  • 156,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Isanti, MN, USA

problem #130

Dec 012010

Accord

  • miles
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

- Weston, FL, USA

problem #129

Aug 052010

Accord

  • 100,000 miles
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.

- Kingshill , VI, USA

problem #128

Oct 142010

Accord 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 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

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #127

Sep 262010

Accord

  • 159,931 miles
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.

- Hephzibah, GA, USA

problem #126

Jul 022010

Accord

  • 77,560 miles
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.

- Ames, IA, USA

problem #125

Sep 082010

(reported on)

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles
2001 Honda Accord. Consumer express discontent with recall repair assistance from dealer 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.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #124

Aug 092010

Accord

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #123

Jul 282010

(reported on)

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles
2001 Honda Accord. Consumer expresses issues with airbag safety recall 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.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

problem #122

Jun 222010

Accord 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
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. Updated 09/24/10

- Tallahassee , FL, USA

problem #121

Mar 012010

Accord 4-cyl

  • miles
2001 Honda Accord. Consumer requests supplemental restraint system fixed for free 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.

- Highland Park, IL, USA

problem #120

May 142010

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles
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.

- Greensboro, AL, USA

problem #119

Jul 292009

Accord

  • miles
Consumer has issues with 2006 Buick lacrosse and 2001 Honda Accord 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. Updated 12/02/14

- Marlboro, NJ, USA

problem #118

Jan 012010

Accord

  • 120,000 miles
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.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #117

Feb 152009

Accord 6-cyl

  • miles
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.

- Cottonwood Heights, UT, USA

problem #116

Aug 092009

Accord

  • miles
There was no repaired made.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #115

Mar 042010

Accord

  • 125,000 miles
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.

- Richfield, MN, USA

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