Front Air Bag problems of the 1996 Honda Accord

22 problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2006

- the contact stated that while driving on a major road at 30 mph, another vehicle ran through a stop sign and made a left turn directly striking the contact's 1996 Honda civic head on, and neither the driver nor passenger air bags deployed. The contact stated that the vehicle was severely damaged and was not drivable. The contact stated that there hasn't been any maintenance work done on the airbags .

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2006

- the contact stated that the air bag srs light in the 1996 Honda Accord will not turn off. The contact stated he has not had the vehicle diagnosed because they will charge him $75. The contact stated the vehicle has not been involved in a crash. The contact stated he has not had any repair work done on the air bag. Updated 2/22/2007 -.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2005

I started the ignition of my 1996 Honda Accord ex and the passenger airbag deployed unexpectedly. The explosion was very loud and cracked the windshield of the car. I was not moving at the time. The car was still in park with the brake on. I got very scared.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2005

Electrical problems, with door lock actuators and srs systems wheel alignment brake problems, transmission problems yes , parts were replaced, repaired but I still have the same problems, after spending thousands of dollars.

5 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2004

While vehicle was parked/running front air bags inadvertently deployed, shattering the front windshield. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

6 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2002

Customer was driving on a rough road approximately 30mph and air bag deployed for no reason. The insurance company will cover the damage to the car but not the replacement of the air bags. We're wanted to know if there are any recalls for the airbags and if there is someone we may contact to help our customer?.

7 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2002

While traveling a low speed both airbags deployed without an impact to vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.

8 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2000

Consumer was traveling about seven mph on a side street and came to a yield sign, and there was another vehicle in front of him. Truck stopped suddenly and ran in back of him. Both airbags deployed, and broke the windshield. There were no injuries.

9 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2000

Driving down the road, going 35mph, hit small bump in road and both airbags deployed, windshield broke.

10 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

11 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

Passenger's airbag deployed on its own while consumer turned on iginiton to start vehicle. There was no prior crash indication /warning of defect. Cause unknown. The manufacturer could not find reason for air bag deploying.

12 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/23/1998

Vehicle was hit in the rear while waiting at a stop sign, neither air bags deployed. Dealer was not notified at this time.

13 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/18/1998

While traveling on highway consumer ran over debris, and air bag deployed without indications.

14 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/17/1998

False deployment of driver and passenger air bag while driving, damage to windshield. Police on location however no report filed. Mjs.

15 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/17/1998

Driving on a ramp at approximately 55mph there wasn't any traffic and the air bag deployed without warning.

16 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/31/1997

Consumer was driving approx. 45mph when he struck another vehicle from behind. Consumer's entire front end was damaged. Due to the impact of crash, neither air bag deployed.

17 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/26/1997

When drivng about 5 mph, the bottom of the bumper hit a dirt mound on the edge of the street and both air bags deployed, breaking the windshield. The air bags were replaced.

18 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/26/1997

False deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags while making a"u" turn on a rural street without curbs. Consumer stated bumper hit dirt edge going less than 15 mph, breaking windshield, and causing $3000. Oo worth of damages.

19 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/29/1996

When vehicle was rearended and slammed into vehicle in front of her's, there was no deployment of either air bag. One person was injured in accident.

20 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/03/1996

Seat belt failed to retract during an accident, also no deployment of driver's air bag upon impact, resulting in an injury.

21 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/10/1996

Due to the airbag deploying on the passenger side damage was caused to the passenger's chin , killing the nerves in the mouth of the passenger. Dealer could determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.

22 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/23/1996

Both dual airbags inflated at very low speed; no accident, vehicle hit a bump; speed 5 mph; smoke came from airbags.



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