CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2009 Honda Accord has several serious defects – poor brakes, excessive oil consumption, & uncomfortable seats.

BRAKES: There was a class action lawsuit against Honda in 2010 for premature & excessive brake wear. See our page on Honda's brake problems for more info.

OIL CONSUMPTION: Honda issued a TSB about this in late 2011, claiming it could be fixed through a software update to the VCM (variable cylinder management). There are class action lawsuits pending. See our page about the Accord oil consumption.

UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS: Owners have consistently reported uncomfortable seats with the entire 8th generation (2008-2012) of Honda Accords. Complaints range from back pain to leg circulation problems due to bad lumbar support, cushioning, & seat angle. Complaints aren't limited to only a certain body type -- the seat comfort problems are from a wide spectrum of owner height & weight. The common theme we hear is "we never noticed this during the test drive." Unfortunately for unwary buyers, the seat pain is noticeable after 15-20 minutes.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
26 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
33 / 2
Average Mileage:
64,180 miles

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2009 Honda Accord seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2009 Honda Accord Owner Comments (Page 1 of 7)

problem #138

Mar 272024

Accord

  • miles

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

The Airbag light is on and off randomly. The vehicle was taken into Honda where they set up a procedure that they have specifically for Airbag issues due to so many recalls. They told us the passenger side airbag qualifies for replacement under a Honda extended warranty and service bulletin. When it comes to the drivers side Airbag, Honda refuses to fix it under the warranty. The specific issue as stated by a Honda tech is "a short to the Airbag Inflator causing the Airbag to be deemed useless". This is clearly a manufacturers defect, seeing how the exact same issue was the reason that the passenger side airbag was recalled. So with this information I don't understand how the consumer is being expected to pay for the replacement and the remedy. It should fall on Honda to resolve this issue and make right by every owner of a vehicle with a defective airbag inflator.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #137

Sep 042023

Accord

  • miles
Traffic bumper to bumper as 5 pm, stop and go near traffic lights. Tapped suv ahead and despite very very slow speed and not even scratch on my 2009 HONDA ACCORD COUPE - THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED & Seatbelt locked up. Contacted HONDA CORPORATE where they opened case and promised -??taking care of, shouldn-??t have happened, and not to worry-??. 2 weeks later HONDA changed response when I called for update and told me to deal with my insurance company. Very unpleasant & unprofessional. Car evaluated and needed seatbelt & air bag replacement. They too confirmed not even scratch front of car, only has 83k miles! Now everyone claiming no seatbelts available.

- Orlando , FL, USA

problem #136

Apr 282022

Accord

  • miles
Airbag light always on in my dashboard

- Brooklyn , NY, USA

problem #135

Sep 282021

Accord

  • miles

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

My daughter was in an accident on 9/28/2021 and the air bag exploded and she said it burned her but it was actually some type of metal. The vehicle was inspected by the insurance company. I ended up buying the vehicle back and when the car was delivered to the repairman, it was note that is was a faulty air bag. I am not sure about the other questions as it relates to warning lamps, ect.. It has been inspected by State Farm, the car is still in my possession. I was advised to report the airbag blowout. It was stated on my Market valuation Report under Supplemental information that HONDA is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord for incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign ID 18v268000, 19v182000, 19v378000 & 19v502000.

- Zachary, LA, USA

problem #134

Aug 232021

Accord 6-cyl

  • 105,516 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning odor detected prior to the illumination of air bag warning light. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence then towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that there was a recall for the air bag. However, when the contact contacted the dealer, the dealer informed the contact that there was no air bag recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic, who replaced the air bag control unit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN for the air bag. The failure mileage was 105,516.

- Treasure Island, FL, USA

problem #133

Jun 012021

Accord

  • miles
Airbag Warning Light: - SRS Waring Light

- Irving, TX, USA

problem #132

Feb 052018

Accord

  • 90,000 miles

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

The SRS unit has failed which is an acknowledged problem in some 2008-2010 Honda Accord but my particular model is not eligible for the recall. Considering the failure and the acknowledgment from Honda on this exact issue, my car should be eligible for the recall free of charge. I came to know about this problem because of the airbag indicator light being on.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #131

Jun 132020

Accord

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. Due to the failure, the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle and veered of to the side of the road which caused damage to the right side of the road. A police report was filed and the contact was given a case number. The passenger in the vehicle suffered a scrape to their knee but did not seek medical treatment. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. A mechanic came to the contact's home where he informed him that there were prior recalls on the vehicle for the air bag and linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19V502000(air bags). There are currently zero recalls on the vehicle. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Owings Mills, MD, USA

problem #130

Dec 232017

Accord

  • 106,115 miles
Gerald jones Honda on 12/23/17 inspected "SRS lt on" and tech clifford warner wrote in invoice "no codes need SRS unit" and charged $120. The SRS light always comes on when car is turned on. I do not think it is safe air bag system. Honda Motors refuge to even talk further and it wants me get respected again and again. I had four total inspection and test results does not give any error codes. What should I do?

- Morristown, NJ, USA

problem #129

Sep 162019

Accord 6-cyl

  • 83,000 miles
My wife was involved in a fender bender as well as an accident and both times the airbags did not deploy. The car had a recall in 2016. The car was taken in for the recall and the repairs was supposedly made. The car was totaled in the accident. And the airbags did not deploy causing injury's to my wife as well as her brother in the car. The insurance did not want to help with the medical bills, causing us to be in dept as well as my wife is still affected by this.

- Lewisburg, TN, USA

problem #128

Mar 012020

Accord

  • 170,000 miles

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

The contact owns 2009 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the SRS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to howdy Honda (5519 E ben white blvd, austin, tx 78741, (512) 686-1544) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the diagnostic trouble code showed an open circuit within the wiring harness which caused an increased resistance in the driver's side air bag. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #127

Dec 292019

Accord

  • miles
There was a recall on the airbags in August and I was not notified. Just wanted to an updated to see when my vehicle would be serviced.

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

problem #126

May 012017

Accord

  • 98,000 miles
Airbag light is on and the recall for the module was completed several months ago oddly enough the SRS light and tps are on as well all came in about the same time but unknown as to why

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #125

Jun 152019

Accord

  • miles
Air bag was replaced

- Jamaica, NY, USA

problem #124

Jun 112019

Accord

  • 128,000 miles
Driver's air bag light came on. Dealer said there was an issue with the computer/receiver that causes the airbag to operate. They charged $700 to repair. My question is whether this is a safety recall that Honda should have paid for.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #123

Mar 092019

Accord

  • miles
My passenger airbag light has been on ever since November and I took it to the dealership and they could not diagnose the problem

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #122

Apr 232019

Accord

  • 156,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Honda Accord. While parking the vehicle, the driver's seat air bags deployed without warning or an impact and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. There were no injuries. An unknown dealer was called, but was not able to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #121

Mar 152019

Accord

  • 10 miles
SRS light went on and stayed on. Honda dealership service department said the SRS computer system malfunctioned and needs replacing. Stted that the airbags will not deploy unless it's replaced.

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

problem #120

Jan 052019

Accord

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owned a 2009 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact's vehicle T-boned a delivery truck. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning indicator illuminated. A police report was filed. The driver and rear passenger sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. The contact called jim coleman Honda at 443-535-0500 (located at 12441 auto dr, clarksville, md 21029) and was informed that they previously repaired the vehicle per an unknown NHTSA campaign number regarding the air bags. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and wanted the insurance company to initiate the investigation. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Ellicott City, MD, USA

problem #119

Jan 092019

Accord

  • 67,000 miles
Couldn't get traction on light snow-covered road. Vsa light was flashing and my car wasn't responding to brake to vsa. I applied my brakes to slow down (to no avail). Now my car is out of control and proceeding down a slight incline to a stop sign...picking up speed along the way.my brakes are "to the floor" the whole time as I slide through intersection I have my steering wheel turned right. The front passenger side ended up crashing into a street sign & telephone pole. I was told by police that a car that swerved to avoid me made contact with my rear fender and my car then spun right into the poles. Also, neither front air bags deployed upon impact

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

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