CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2004 Honda Accord suffers from widespread transmission failure & problems with the stereo backlight failing. We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague.
The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 90,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000. Transmission failure has been a huge problem for the Accord & several other Honda models all through the early 2000s model years. Honda extended the transmission warranty to 93 months/109k miles for the 2000-2001 Accord as a class action lawsuit settlement, but owners of other Accord model years with transmission problems are out of luck.
The stereo backlight problem has been an issue ever since these Accords were only a few years old. Honda eventually issued a recall which covered the repair for 7 years/100k miles, which was nice while it lasted but now that period is over. Honda initially replaced the entire radio ($800) but eventually began replacing just the PCB which at ~$300 is much cheaper. That sounds like a deal, but keep in mind we're talking about a backlight bulb that costs $2 to fix in most other cars.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
29 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
27 / 1
Average Mileage:
78,272 miles
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The contact owned a 2004 Honda Accord. While driving 45 mph, the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle from striking an object in the road and crashed into the median. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not field. The contact sustained injuries to the back and chest, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
Takata recall. There is no recall on this model, according to your website. However, an intermittent "side airbag" warning appears most trips, then disappears for a while. The local Honda dealer checked and said there are no recalls for side airbags; therefor there will be a repair charge for analysis and'/or repair. When the warning does come on it typically will start when the key is turned to "start" and stays on for some time, but may go off before the trip is ended.
I've been noticing my airbag light continued to come on and off. I received this letter in the mail concerning the airbags. I just want to feel safe in my car. The car was stationary then I begin to move; the airbag comes on constantly.
Takata recall: My 2004 Honda Accord is in a recall group but when I type in the VIN, it shows that it is not subject to recall. Is this because the airbag has desiccant or is it not included because of a lack of incidents where the air bag exploded with excessive force? my VIN is [xxx]. 'information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'
The contact owns a 2004 Honda Accord. While driving at any speed, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not provided.
The airbag warning light is on most of the time. The light is on when the car is started and stays on while in motion and stays on at an idle or in park. Once in a while the light goes off, however, rarely. It stays on most of the time.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Honda Accord. The contact received notification that the vehicle was included in the takata recall. The vehicle was repaired. Afterwards, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact called walker jones Honda (2700 memorial drive, waycross, ga 31503; 912-283-4250) and was informed that the warning indicator may have a faulty light bulb. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The NHTSA campaign number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 225,000.
The contact owned a 2004 Honda Accord. While driving at an unknown speed, a BMW crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, back, and leg, which did not require medical attention. A police report was field. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
According to this website as well as all other sources, my 2004 Honda Accord coupe should have a takata airbag, but I have not received a recall notice, and this site does not show my car are being recalled. Why is my car not recalled? I am very concerned about my family's safety when drive my car.
The contact owns a 2004 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact called local dealers, mike piazza Honda located on 1908 E old Lincoln hwy, langhorne, pa, 019047 and hamilton Honda located at 655 us-130, hamilton township, New Jersey, 08691, where it was informed that there were no open recalls on the vehicle and that he could bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed but there would be a diagnostic fee. The contact was un-pleased due to the last time the vehicle was diagnosed free per the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the same information as the dealers with no additional assistance offered and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
Takata recall. Our son was involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler on an interstate highway as a front-seat passenger in our 2004 Accord last week and his airbag did not deploy but the driver-side bag did deploy and caused harm to the driver who wound up having his lip sewn back together.
Takata recall. Why was my 2004 Honda Accord never included in one of the three recalls (15V320000, 14V700000, 15V370000) affecting the 2004 Honda Accord" I previously asked Honda but they would not respond. What is the technical explanation why my Accord was not included in these recalls.? I purchased the car new and have not been notified of any recalls. Is the car safe to drive"
"takata recall" air bag off warning lights will stay on, and has been illuminated at the majority of starts. The passenger air bag off will turn on, and stay-on at times, majority will shut-off, the driver side will turn off sometimes, mostly the light will stay-on. Not hardly will there not be one of the air-bag lights on, and I never know which side, or if both.
I just tried to trade in my vehicle today and the dealer declined it due to a recall notice. I in fact had all the airbags replaced in September 2016 due to a recall notice and never even knew anything about this 2004 recall! thanks Honda!!! do the new airbags not take precedence over this recall" can you please take this off of the NHTSA website so I can sell my car"
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